Convert 7-Zip to TAR Online Free
Convert 7-Zip archives to uncompressed TAR format for use on Linux servers and Unix systems. Powered by 7-Zip for reliable archive extraction and repacking.
ChangeThisFile converts your 7-Zip archive to an uncompressed TAR file using 7-Zip on our secure servers. While 7z offers excellent compression, TAR is the Unix-standard format natively supported by Linux package managers and CI/CD pipelines. The plain .tar output preserves all files and directory structure. Encrypted in transit, auto-deleted, free with no signup.
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7-Zip vs TAR: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | 7-Zip | TAR |
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| Compression | LZMA/LZMA2 (excellent ratio) | No compression (container only) |
| Unix permissions | Limited POSIX attribute support | Full POSIX permissions, ownership, symlinks |
| Linux native support | Requires p7zip package | Built-in on all Unix/Linux systems |
| Streaming | No (random-access) | Yes — sequential streaming supported |
| Encryption | AES-256 archive encryption | None |
| Open standard | Open format specification | Yes (POSIX/IEEE) |
| Best for | Maximum compression, storage archival | Linux servers, pipelines, package management |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Linux server deployment without p7zip
Many minimal Linux server images do not include p7zip. Converting 7z archives to TAR produces a file extractable with the built-in `tar` command on any Unix system, eliminating the need to install additional packages.
CI/CD pipeline archive processing
Build pipelines on GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Jenkins commonly use `tar` for artifact packaging. Converting 7z inputs to TAR lets you process them with standard shell commands and tar-based tooling without extra setup.
Cross-platform archive standardization
If your team receives 7z archives from Windows users but operates primarily on Linux, converting to TAR normalizes the archive format to the Unix standard and simplifies extraction scripts.
Package manager and system tool compatibility
Linux package managers (apt, yum, pacman) and system tools like `rsync` work natively with TAR. Converting 7z archives to TAR enables direct compatibility with these system-level tools.
How to Convert 7-Zip to TAR
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Upload your 7-Zip file
Drag and drop your .7z file onto the converter, or click to browse. Files up to 50 MB are supported for free.
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Server-side conversion
Your file is securely uploaded to our servers where 7-Zip extracts the archive contents and repacks them as an uncompressed TAR file, preserving all files and directory layout.
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Download the result
Once conversion is complete, click Download to save your .tar file. Your uploaded file is automatically deleted from our servers.
Frequently Asked Questions
7z is excellent for compression and storage, but TAR is the native Unix archive format. TAR is required by many Linux tools, package managers, and CI/CD pipelines that do not have p7zip installed by default.
Yes, completely free. Convert 7z to TAR with no cost, no signup, and no watermarks.
Yes. The output TAR is uncompressed. If you need a compressed output, use ChangeThisFile's 7z to TAR.GZ converter, or compress the TAR locally with `gzip file.tar` after downloading.
Yes. All files, subdirectories, and filenames from the 7z archive are preserved in the output TAR.
No. Password-encrypted 7z archives cannot be extracted or converted. Upload only unencrypted 7z files.
Run `tar xf file.tar` to extract the contents. No additional software is required on any standard Linux or macOS system.
Yes. Windows 10 and 11 include native TAR support via the built-in `tar.exe`. TAR files can also be opened with 7-Zip or WinRAR on Windows.
Yes. Files are transferred over encrypted HTTPS connections. Your data is protected in transit between your device and our servers.
Yes. Files are automatically and permanently deleted from our servers immediately after conversion.
The conversion uses 7-Zip (p7zip) on our secure servers.
Archives up to 50 MB are supported for free conversion.
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