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Converting your zip file to tar is easy with these steps.
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Converting tar to zip
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Consolidated Unix File Archive
| Extension | .tar |
| Category | 🔵 archives |
| Programs | 🔵 Apple Archive Utility 🔵 GNU Tar 🔵 StuffIt 🔵 WinZip |
| Description | 🔵 The TAR file was specifically created in the UNIX sphere to sustain tape backup procedures. The file has been subsequently used to collect multiple files into a single file for distribution or storage and file archiving. TAR can also be said to be an application that can be used to treat TAR files. |
| Technical details | 🔵 TAR file means the collection of files into one, and this compression is usually not by default. Applications like gzip can be used to compress the entire TAR file. Therefore, the file extension is changed from .tar to .tar.gz if the compression is applied. However, the suffix would be based on the type of compression used. TAR files contain approximately 512 bytes and a file header. |
| Developer | 🔵 The GNU Project |
| MIME type | 🔵 application/tar 🔵 application/x-tar 🔵 applicaton/x-gtar 🔵 multipart/x-tar 🔵 application/x-compress 🔵 application/x-compressed |
ZIP compression
| Extension | .zip |
| Category | 🔵 archives |
| Programs | 🔵 StuffIt 🔵 WinRAR 🔵 Winzip |
| Description | 🔵 .zip (Zip Archive) The .zip format is a file archive and compression format that supports lossless data compression. A ZIP file may contain one or more files or directories that may have been compressedThe ZIP file format permits a number of compression algorithms, though DEFLATE is the most common. This format is widely used for distribution and storage of files and software because it reduces file size and bundles multiple files into a single archive, which is easier to handle and transfer. |
| Technical details | 🔵 The `.zip` format is a widely used data compression and archival format with these technical details: - Compression Algorithm: Primarily uses Deflate, but supports others like BZIP2, LZMA. - File/Directory Storage: Contains multiple files and directories, maintaining structure and metadata. - Lossless Compression: Allows perfect reconstruction of original data. - File Size Limits: Early ZIP limits were 4 GB size and 65,535 files; ZIP64 extension surpasses these. - Security: Supports password protection and encryption, including ZipCrypto and AES-256. - Error Detection: Includes CRC-32 checksums for data integrity. - Compatibility: Widely supported across various software and operating systems. - Portability: Commonly used for data transfer over the internet. - Split Archives: Allows large files to be split into multi-volume archives. - Metadata Storage: Can store file permissions and timestamps. - File Extensions: Mainly `.zip`; split archives use `.z01`, `.z02`, etc. - MIME Type: Recognized as `application/zip`. - Archive Update: Enables adding, modifying, or removing files without recreating the archive. The `.zip` format is favored for its effective compression, ability to handle multiple files, and broad compatibility. |
| Developer | 🔵 PKWARE |
| MIME type | 🔵 application/zip 🔵 application/x-zip 🔵 application/x-zip-compressed 🔵 application/octet-stream 🔵 application/x-compress 🔵 application/x-compressed 🔵 multipart/x-zip |
FAQ
❓ How do I change tar to zip?
To get started, either pick a file you want to convert from tar and select it or drag and drop it into the conversion tool. Next, select the desired format that you wish to convert your file to. Once you have selected the format, click the "convert" button and wait for the tool to finish converting your file.
⏳ What is the estimated time it will take to convert tar to zip?
Typically, image conversions only take a few seconds, so you can expect a speedy conversion when changing tar to zip.
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