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RAR to TAR Converter
RAR to TAR Converter
Upload a RAR file to convert it into a TAR archive.
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Convert to TAR
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why convert RAR to TAR?
TAR is the standard archive format on Linux and macOS. Converting to TAR makes the archive easier to work with in Unix-based environments.
Does TAR compress the files?
TAR itself does not compress. It only bundles files. For compression, use TAR with gzip (.tar.gz) or bzip2 (.tar.bz2).
Will file permissions be preserved?
Yes. TAR preserves Unix file permissions and symbolic links, which RAR may not fully support.
Can I open TAR files on Windows?
Windows 10 and later include built-in TAR support via the command line. For a GUI, use 7-Zip or WinRAR.
What is the difference between .tar, .tar.gz, and .tar.bz2?
.tar is uncompressed. .tar.gz uses gzip compression (faster). .tar.bz2 uses bzip2 compression (smaller). .tar.xz uses xz compression (smallest).
Can I extract a TAR file on macOS?
Yes. macOS includes the tar command in Terminal. Double-clicking a .tar file in Finder also extracts it.
Is TAR faster to create than ZIP?
TAR without compression is faster than ZIP because it just bundles files without compressing them. TAR with gzip is comparable to ZIP in speed.