Convert TAR.XZ to TAR.GZ Online Free
Convert XZ TAR archives to Gzipped TAR format for faster extraction and broader compatibility. Upload your TAR.XZ to ChangeThisFile — it's recompressed as TAR.GZ and deleted automatically.
To convert TAR.XZ to TAR.GZ, upload your TAR.XZ file to ChangeThisFile. Our server decompresses the XZ archive using 7-Zip and repacks the contents with gzip compression as a TAR.GZ file. Files are encrypted in transit and deleted automatically after conversion.
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XZ TAR vs Gzipped TAR: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
| Feature | TAR.XZ | TAR.GZ |
|---|---|---|
| Compression algorithm | XZ (LZMA2) | gzip (DEFLATE) |
| Compression ratio | Excellent | Good |
| Decompression speed | Moderate | Very fast |
| Memory usage | High | Low |
| Tool support | Requires xz-utils | Universal |
| Streaming support | Limited | Better |
| Best for | Maximum compression, software dist. | Speed, compatibility, CI/CD pipelines |
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Faster CI/CD pipeline extraction
TAR.GZ decompresses much faster than TAR.XZ. Converting archives used in build pipelines to TAR.GZ reduces extraction time and speeds up builds.
Low-memory environment compatibility
XZ decompression requires significant memory. Convert TAR.XZ to TAR.GZ for use in containers, embedded systems, or environments with limited RAM.
Broader tool compatibility
TAR.GZ is universally supported by all Unix/Linux tools and Docker without additional packages. TAR.XZ requires xz-utils which may not be installed by default.
Streaming archive pipelines
Systems that pipe archive contents through tools like tar and grep work better with TAR.GZ due to its superior streaming characteristics compared to TAR.XZ.
How to Convert XZ TAR to Gzipped TAR
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Upload your TAR.XZ archive
Drop your TAR.XZ file onto the ChangeThisFile converter or click to browse. The upload is secured with HTTPS encryption.
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Server recompresses as TAR.GZ
Our server decompresses the XZ archive using 7-Zip and repacks all contents with gzip compression into a standard TAR.GZ file.
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Download your TAR.GZ
Download the resulting TAR.GZ archive. Your original TAR.XZ and the output file are automatically deleted from our servers.
Frequently Asked Questions
TAR.GZ offers much faster decompression than TAR.XZ, lower memory requirements, and universal compatibility. It's preferred for CI/CD, Docker builds, and systems without xz-utils installed.
Yes, typically. TAR.XZ compresses more efficiently than TAR.GZ, so the TAR.GZ output will usually be 10-25% larger depending on the content type.
Yes. Files are uploaded over HTTPS and automatically deleted from ChangeThisFile servers immediately after conversion.
Yes. All files, directories, and filenames from the TAR.XZ archive are preserved unchanged in the TAR.GZ output.
The ChangeThisFile API accepts files up to 50MB. For larger archives, use local command-line tools (xz to decompress, then gzip to recompress).
Yes. TAR format preserves Unix file permissions, ownership, and timestamps. Switching from XZ to gzip compression does not affect the stored metadata.
Yes. Use: tar -xJf archive.tar.xz --to-stdout | gzip > archive.tar.gz to convert locally on Linux or macOS without uploading anywhere.
Yes. ChangeThisFile provides this conversion for free with no account required and no usage charges within the 50MB file limit.
Yes. Files with the .txz extension are the same as .tar.xz and are fully supported by the ChangeThisFile converter.
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