How to convert ISO to TAR
- Add your .ISO file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .TAR in a few seconds.
- Download your new .TAR file.
What to expect
- The ISO's files are extracted into the archive; the result is not a bootable or mountable image.
- TAR does not compress, so the file size stays close to the extracted contents.
- Boot sectors and disc structure are not preserved.
Frequently asked questions
What does the TAR contain?
It holds the files and folders read from inside the ISO, bundled into a single archive. You get the disc's contents, not a mountable disc image.
Why convert an ISO to TAR?
TAR is the standard way to bundle files on Linux and macOS and preserves Unix-style paths and structure in one archive. It is a natural container when you want the disc's files for a Unix workflow.
What opens a TAR file?
On Linux and macOS,
tar -xf file.tar extracts it, and the same command works in a Windows 10/11 terminal; free tools like 7-Zip also open it. No special software is required on most systems.Will the TAR be smaller than the ISO?
No. TAR only bundles files and does not compress them, so the archive is roughly the same size as the extracted contents. Add gzip or another compressor (making a
.tar.gz) if you need it smaller.
