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Convert GZ to TAR

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GZ to TAR converterFREE
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Tested on macOS, Windows & Linux
Last verified Oct 2026

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How to convert GZ to TAR

  1. Add your .GZ file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
  2. Convert it to .TAR in a few seconds.
  3. Download your new .TAR file.

What to expect

  • A bare .gz that does not wrap a .tar (e.g., access.log.gz) decompresses to the original file - there is no .tar inside to extract.
  • The resulting .tar will be larger than the .gz, typically 3-10x for source code archives, since it is uncompressed.
  • A .tgz file is identical to .tar.gz - rename it if a tool does not recognise the extension.

Frequently asked questions

Does converting GZ to TAR lose any data?
No - stripping the gzip layer is fully lossless. File permissions, ownership, symbolic links, and directory structure are all preserved exactly as they were.
Is gunzip already installed on Linux and macOS?
gunzip is pre-installed on virtually all Linux and macOS systems, so no extra software is needed.
Will the TAR file be larger than the original GZ?
Yes - .tar is uncompressed, so it is typically 3-10x larger than the .gz depending on the type of content.
My file is named .tgz - is that the same as .tar.gz?
Yes, .tgz is just a shorthand extension for .tar.gz; the format is identical and all the same tools handle it.
Learn about the formats: .GZ · .TAR
Programs that convert GZ: ALZip · FilZip · EZ7z for Mac · sArchiver