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Why convert TAR to ZIP?
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Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour.
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About the TAR format
TAR — Tape Archive
TAR (Tape ARchive) is a Unix/Linux file bundling format that combines multiple files and directories into a single file without compression. Originally designed for tape backup storage, it remains the foundation of Linux software distribution and is almost always used with an additional compression layer such as gzip (.tar.gz) or bz2 (.tar.bz2).
Common uses
- Linux and Unix software source distribution
- Creating uncompressed file bundles as a pipeline step
- Preserving file permissions, ownership, and symlinks
- Base for TGZ/TBZ2/TXZ compressed archives
About the ZIP format
ZIP — ZIP Archive
ZIP is the most widely used archive format in the world, combining multiple files and folders into a single compressed package. Created in 1989 by Phil Katz, it has become the universal standard for file distribution, software packaging, and data compression on all major operating systems.
Common uses
- Distributing software and applications
- Compressing and sharing multiple files at once
- Email attachments bundling several documents
- Web deployment packages (WAR, JAR, DOCX are all ZIP-based)
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Frequently asked questions
Is the conversion free?
Yes, basic conversion is completely free. For large volumes, check out our paid plans.
What is the maximum file size?
Free accounts can convert files up to 25 MB. Pro accounts up to 100 MB.
How long are my files kept?
Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour on the free plan, 24 hours on Pro.
What formats are supported?
We support over 200 source and target formats. See our complete formats page.