Extract TAR files online

Open a TAR archive in your browser, including .tar.gz, .tgz, .tar.bz2 and .tar.xz. You see the files inside straight away and download them one by one or all at once.

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Also works with ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR, GZ, BZ2 and XZ

How it works

  1. Choose your TAR file

    Drop the archive in the box or choose it on your device.

  2. See what is inside

    You see all files with their folders and sizes straight away. Protected? Enter the password.

  3. Download

    File by file, or everything at once as a ZIP.

What is a TAR file?

TAR bundles many files and folders into a single file, without compressing them. It is the standard on Linux and macOS, where it is usually combined with gzip (.tar.gz or .tgz), bzip2 or xz to make the bundle smaller.

Opening a TAR archive

Drop the file in the box. Compressed archives are unpacked in one go. You get a list of all files with folders and sizes; click a name to preview images and text, use Download for one file, or Download all for a ZIP.

Good to know

The tool reads what is in the archive; it doesn't restore file permissions or links, since a download is just a file. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

Is the extract TAR free?

Yes. The extract TAR is completely free, with no account, sign-up or usage limit.

Which archives can I extract?

ZIP, RAR (including RAR5), 7z, TAR, GZ, BZ2 and XZ, and combinations such as .tar.gz and .tgz.

Can I open an archive with a password?

Yes, if you know the password. The tool asks for it as soon as the archive is protected. Without the password the contents can't be opened.

Is my archive uploaded?

No. The extraction happens in your browser; the archive and the files in it don't leave your device.