The TAR format

Everything you need to know about the .tar extension and how to process your TAR files online.

What is TAR?

The TAR format is one of the most used standards on the web today. It offers an excellent compromise between quality and file weight, making it essential for digital professionals.

Industrial standard
Supported by all browsers
Ideal for long-term storage

Suggested TAR tools

ZIP vers TAR TAR vers ZIP TAR vers 7Z 7Z vers TAR TAR vers TAR.GZ TAR.GZ → TAR (décompression, archive sans .gz)

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