How to convert TAR.GZ to ZIP
- Add your .TAR.GZ file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .ZIP in a few seconds.
- Download your new .ZIP file.
What to expect
- File contents transfer exactly; tar's Unix permissions, ownership, and symlinks may not survive in ZIP.
- Data is recompressed with ZIP's DEFLATE, so the file size differs from the gzip original.
- The conversion is lossless for the file contents themselves.
Frequently asked questions
Are the files preserved?
Yes, the file contents are intact, but the tar bundle is unpacked into a ZIP container that stores each file separately. Unix permissions and symlinks may not carry over.
Why convert TAR.GZ to ZIP?
ZIP opens natively on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android with no extra tools, while
.tar.gz is most at home on Linux and Unix.Where does a ZIP open?
Every major operating system, by double-click or tap, with no software needed.
What can be lost?
Unix file permissions, ownership, and symbolic links preserved by tar may be dropped or flattened in ZIP. The file data itself is unchanged.
