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Convert RAR archives to Gzipped TAR format for Linux and Unix compatibility. Upload your RAR file to ChangeThisFile's secure servers — it's extracted and repacked as TAR.GZ, then auto-deleted.
By ChangeThisFile Team · Last updated: March 2026
To convert RAR to TAR.GZ, upload your RAR file to ChangeThisFile. Our servers use 7-Zip to extract the RAR archive and repack it as a Gzipped TAR file. Your file is transferred over an encrypted connection and automatically deleted after conversion.
RAR vs Gzipped TAR: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | RAR | TAR.GZ |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Windows (WinRAR) | Linux, Unix, macOS |
| Open standard | No (proprietary) | Yes |
| Compression | Proprietary algorithm | gzip compression |
| Splitting | Native multi-part | Requires split command |
| Recovery records | Built-in | Not supported |
| Tool support | Requires WinRAR or 7-Zip | Native on all Unix systems |
| Best for | Windows sharing, proprietary use | Linux servers, open-source pipelines |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Linux server deployment
Convert RAR archives received from Windows users to TAR.GZ for direct extraction on Linux servers without needing WinRAR or proprietary tools.
Open-source project archives
Convert proprietary RAR releases to TAR.GZ, the standard format for distributing source code in open-source projects and package managers.
Cross-platform team workflows
Teams working across Windows and Linux can standardize on TAR.GZ by converting RAR archives to a format natively supported on all Unix systems.
CI/CD pipeline compatibility
Many continuous integration pipelines and build systems work natively with TAR.GZ. Convert RAR inputs to TAR.GZ to integrate with standard Unix toolchains.
Who Uses This Conversion
Tailored guidance for different workflows
Developers
- Convert RAR packages to Gzipped TAR for compatibility with build tools or deployment pipelines
- Transform RAR release archives to Gzipped TAR for distribution to users on different operating systems
System Administrators
- Convert RAR backup archives to Gzipped TAR for long-term storage or migration to a new system
- Transform RAR log archives to Gzipped TAR for tools that require a specific archive format
IT Professionals
- Convert RAR archives to Gzipped TAR for sharing with clients or partners who need a specific format
- Transform RAR compressed files to Gzipped TAR when migrating data between Windows, macOS, and Linux
How to Convert RAR to Gzipped TAR
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Upload your RAR archive
Drop your RAR file onto the ChangeThisFile converter or click to browse. The file is sent over an encrypted HTTPS connection to our secure servers.
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Server extracts and repacks
Our server uses 7-Zip to extract the RAR contents and repack them as a Gzipped TAR archive, preserving file structure and permissions.
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Download your TAR.GZ
Download the resulting TAR.GZ file. Your original RAR and the output are automatically deleted from our servers after conversion.
Developers: convert via API →
Frequently Asked Questions
RAR is a proprietary format requiring licensed software to create. TAR.GZ is an open standard natively supported on all Linux, macOS, and Unix systems without additional tools.
Yes. Files are transferred over HTTPS (encrypted) and automatically deleted from our servers after conversion is complete.
No. Password-protected RAR archives cannot be converted without the password. The converter requires an unencrypted RAR file.
Yes. The directory structure, filenames, and file contents inside the RAR archive are preserved when repacked as TAR.GZ.
The /api/convert endpoint accepts files up to 25MB (free tier; 100MB with eligible paid browser access). For larger archives, you may need to split the RAR before converting.
Yes. Modern Windows 10 and 11 include native TAR support. Windows users can also extract TAR.GZ files using 7-Zip, WinRAR, or Windows Subsystem for Linux.
Files are automatically deleted immediately after conversion. No files are retained on ChangeThisFile servers beyond the conversion session.
Yes. ChangeThisFile offers this conversion completely free with no signup, no watermarks, and no usage limits beyond the file size cap.
TAR.GZ uses gzip compression which provides solid compression ratios for most file types. For maximum compression, consider converting to 7-Zip (.7z) format instead.
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