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Why convert UYVY to TAR?
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Secure
Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour.
Quality preserved
Maximum quality preserved during conversion.
About the UYVY format
UYVY — Interleaved YUV 4:2:2
UYVY is a raw video and image format that stores pixels in YCbCr (YUV) color space using 4:2:2 chroma subsampling with an interleaved layout. It is a standard format in broadcast video hardware, capture cards, and professional video processing pipelines.
Common uses
- Broadcast video capture card output
- Professional video processing pipelines
- Intermediate format in video production
- Converting raw video frames for analysis
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
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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.