How to convert RAR to TAR
- Add your .RAR 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
- Plain
.tarhas no compression - the output will be larger than the source.rar; choose.tar.gzif file size matters. - If the
.raris password-protected, you must supply the password during extraction - conversion is not possible without it. - Multi-part RAR sets (
.r00,.r01, …) require all parts in the same folder; always open the first part to start extraction.
Frequently asked questions
Will any files be lost when converting RAR to TAR?
No files are lost; all contents carry over. Windows-specific file attributes (hidden, system) may not transfer to Unix-style TAR, but the files themselves are intact.
Does TAR compress files the same way RAR does?
No - plain
.tar just bundles files without compressing them. To get compression, pair it with gzip by creating a .tar.gz archive instead.Can I convert a password-protected RAR to TAR?
Only if you know the password; enter it when prompted during extraction. Without the password, no tool can access the archive contents.
Why is my TAR file larger than the original RAR?
RAR uses its own compression algorithm, while plain
.tar stores files uncompressed. Use .tar.gz or .tar.bz2 to reduce the size.
