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Convert Gzipped TAR archives to plain uncompressed TAR by stripping the gzip compression layer. Powered by 7-Zip for reliable server-side decompression.
ChangeThisFile converts your TAR.GZ archive to a plain uncompressed TAR file using 7-Zip on our secure servers. This removes the gzip compression layer while keeping the TAR container and all its contents intact. Useful when tools require an uncompressed TAR, or when you need to append files to the archive. Encrypted in transit, auto-deleted after conversion, free with no signup.
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Gzipped TAR vs TAR: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | TAR.GZ | TAR |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | gzip (DEFLATE) applied to TAR stream | No compression |
| File size | Compressed (typically 30-70% smaller) | Uncompressed (larger) |
| Streaming | Must decompress entire stream to access files | Random access to file entries possible |
| Tool support | Native on all Unix: `tar xzf` | Native on all Unix: `tar xf` |
| Append files | Cannot append without full recompression | Can append files with `tar rf` |
| Use case | Distribution, transfer, storage | Active manipulation, local processing |
| Extensions | .tar.gz or .tgz | .tar |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Append files to an existing archive
Gzipped TAR archives cannot have files appended without full decompression and recompression. Converting TAR.GZ to plain TAR lets you use `tar rf archive.tar newfile` to add files incrementally to the archive.
Inspect archive contents without full extraction
Some tools can randomly access files inside an uncompressed TAR without extracting everything. Converting TAR.GZ to TAR enables faster partial inspection and extraction workflows on large archives.
Recompress with a different algorithm
To switch from gzip to xz or bzip2 compression, you must first have a plain TAR. Converting TAR.GZ to TAR gives you the raw container to then recompress: `xz archive.tar` or `bzip2 archive.tar`.
Tool compatibility requiring uncompressed TAR
Some archive manipulation tools, legacy systems, or embedded environments require a plain uncompressed TAR as input. Converting TAR.GZ to TAR satisfies these requirements without manual decompression steps.
How to Convert Gzipped TAR to TAR
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Upload your TAR.GZ file
Drag and drop your .tar.gz (or .tgz) file onto the converter, or click to browse. Files up to 50 MB are supported for free.
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Server-side decompression
Your file is securely uploaded to our servers where 7-Zip decompresses the gzip layer and extracts the TAR contents, then repacks them as a plain uncompressed TAR archive.
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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
TAR.GZ is a compressed format useful for transfer and storage but cannot have files appended and requires full stream decompression for access. Plain TAR allows file appending, random access, and recompression with a different algorithm.
Yes, completely free. Convert TAR.GZ to TAR with no cost, no signup, and no watermarks.
Yes. All files, directories, permissions, and symlinks stored in the TAR.GZ are preserved unchanged in the output TAR.
Yes. Removing the gzip compression layer means the TAR output is the uncompressed size of the original archived content, which is larger than the compressed TAR.GZ.
Yes: `gunzip -k file.tar.gz` decompresses to `file.tar` on Linux. ChangeThisFile is useful when you need this done quickly without a terminal or on a device that lacks the gunzip command.
Yes. The TAR container preserves all POSIX permissions, ownership, timestamps, and symlinks. Decompressing the gzip layer does not alter the file metadata stored in the TAR.
Yes. .tgz is an alternative extension for gzip-compressed TAR archives, identical to .tar.gz. The converter accepts both extensions.
Yes. Files are transferred over encrypted HTTPS. Your data is protected in transit.
Yes. Files are automatically and permanently deleted from our servers immediately after conversion.
Files up to 50 MB are supported. Note that TAR.GZ decompresses to a larger TAR; the original compressed file must be under 50 MB.
The conversion uses 7-Zip (p7zip) on our secure servers.
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