Convert TAR to TAR.GZ

Pick a source and destination format below, then upload your file.

Drag & drop a file here, or

Uploading auto-detects the source format above.

About these formats

TAR is the standard Unix/Linux archive format -- it bundles files (without compressing) and preserves permissions, usually paired with gzip.

TAR.GZ is a gzip-compressed TAR archive -- the standard way software and data are packaged in the Linux world.

How to convert tar to tar.gz

  1. Upload or drag & drop your file into the converter above.
  2. Confirm the output format in the destination dropdown.
  3. Click Convert, then download your converted file.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to convert TAR to TAR.GZ?

Yes -- converting TAR to TAR.GZ on digiutil is completely free. There's no signup, no watermark, and no install required.

How do I convert TAR to TAR.GZ?

Upload your TAR file using the converter above, confirm TAR.GZ as the output format, and click Convert. When the conversion finishes, a download button appears.

Is my TAR file safe?

Yes. Files are processed over an encrypted connection, never shared, and automatically deleted from the server shortly after conversion.

Do I need to install any software?

No -- the whole conversion happens in your browser and on our servers. It works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, and Android with nothing to install.

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