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TAR, TAR.GZ & TGZ Extractor.

Open TAR, TAR.GZ, TGZ, TAR.BZ2 and TAR.XZ archives or single GZ files online: browse, preview and extract files, or convert the archive to ZIP.

Drop a TAR, TAR.GZ, TGZ, TAR.BZ2 or TAR.XZ file here or

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Also opens RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ, XZ, BZ2, ISO and ZIP · up to 500 MB and 10,000 files · opened on your device, nothing is uploaded.

Engine: libarchive (BSD) via libarchive.js (MIT), running as WebAssembly in your browser. Password-protected RAR and 7z archives and split archives are not supported.

How to use TAR, TAR.GZ & TGZ Extractor

Drop a TAR, TAR.GZ, TGZ, TAR.BZ2, TAR.XZ or GZ file on the page. Browse or filter the list, preview a file, download it, or use Download all as ZIP or Extract all to a folder.

How it works

TAR archives with gzip, bzip2, xz or zstd compression are read by libarchive compiled to WebAssembly (libarchive.js); single .gz files are decompressed with fflate. Unix permissions and symbolic links are not recreated.

Example

A project.tar.gz source archive opens as a folder tree of files; a single log.gz file is decompressed back to log.

Open a TAR.GZ file and extract it

Drop the TAR.GZ file on the page, or press Choose a file.
The list shows every file with its folder and size. Type in Filter files… to find one quickly.
Click a file name to preview text files and images; press ⬇ to download that file alone.
Press Download all as ZIP to get one ZIP file, or Extract all to a folder… in Chrome or Edge to write the files directly to a folder you choose.

You do not need a command line or extra software. The archive is read by libarchive compiled to WebAssembly, in a background worker of your browser: the file is never uploaded, and only the files you open are unpacked.

Supported files and limits

TAR archives with gzip (.tar.gz, .tgz), bzip2 (.tar.bz2), xz (.tar.xz) or zstd compression are supported, and a single .gz file is decompressed back to the original file. Unix permissions and symbolic links are not recreated.

Archives up to 500 MB with up to 10,000 files and 2 GB unpacked; ZIP download up to 1 GB unpacked. Download all as ZIP also converts the archive: ZIP files open on every computer and phone without extra software.

To make an archive instead, use the ZIP Creator; to open a ZIP file, use the ZIP Extractor.

Questions about TAR, TAR.GZ & TGZ Extractor

Is my TAR.GZ file uploaded?

No. The archive is read in your browser and stays on your device.

Can I open a .gz file that is not a TAR archive?

Yes. A single .gz file, such as a compressed log, is decompressed and shown as one file that you can preview or download.

How do I convert a TAR.GZ file to ZIP?

Open it and press Download all as ZIP. The files are repacked into a standard ZIP, with folders kept.

Is TAR, TAR.GZ & TGZ Extractor free, and do I need an account?

Yes. This tool is free to use in your browser without an account. Processing takes place on your device.

What are the limits and what should I check?

Up to 500 MB per archive, 10,000 files and 2 GB unpacked. Split archives are not supported. Everything is read in your browser; nothing is uploaded. Review the result before using it in your work.

Is my input sent to a server?

Your input is processed in your browser and is not uploaded by this tool. Files and pasted text are cleared when the page is refreshed. Normal website requests are still required to load the page and its libraries. Read the privacy explanation.