How to convert TAR to TGZ
- Add your .TAR file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .TGZ in a few seconds.
- Download your new .TGZ file.
What to expect
- TGZ and TAR.GZ are identical in format; the extension is the only difference.
- Lossless compression: files extract byte-for-byte identical to the originals.
- Compression ratio depends on content; already-compressed files barely shrink.
Frequently asked questions
Is TGZ different from TAR.GZ?
No, they are the same format.
.tgz is just the shorter spelling of .tar.gz, kept for old 8.3 filename systems. Both are a tar archive compressed with gzip.Will any data be lost converting TAR to TGZ?
No. Gzip compression is lossless, so every file inside comes back byte-for-byte identical after extraction. The change only adds a gzip layer over the existing tar bundle.
Why make a TGZ from a TAR?
A bare TAR does not compress its contents, so it is larger than needed. Gzipping it into a TGZ produces one smaller file, the standard form for distributing and storing archives on Unix-like systems.
How do I extract a TGZ?
On Linux or macOS run
tar -xzf file.tgz; macOS Archive Utility also opens it on double-click. On Windows use 7-Zip or PeaZip, or the built-in tar command in Windows 10/11.
