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Consolidated Unix File Archive
| File extension | .tar |
| File category | archives |
| 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. |
| Programs |
Apple Archive Utility
GNU Tar
StuffIt
WinZip
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| Developer | The GNU Project |
| MIME type |
application/tar
application/x-tar
applicaton/x-gtar
multipart/x-tar
application/x-compress
application/x-compressed
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ZIP compression
| File extension | .zip |
| File category | archives |
| Description | Among compressed and archived files, ZIP files are the most common. It is supported by both Windows and Mac operating systems. Files can be compressed using multiple methods using the ZIP format. However, files can be archived with the need to be compressed. Although some may say that ZIP files have become antiquated, it looks as though it is here to stay. |
| Technical details | The ZIP program compresses each file in a folder individually. This fact makes the process more efficient rather than compressing all files together. This, however, limits the extent to which the entire archive can be compressed. The most widely used method, among others, is the DEFLATE method. The user may even choose the way of compression that best suits him. A unique icon differentiates ZIP files from other types of files. |
| Programs |
StuffIt
WinRAR
Winzip
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| 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
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FAQ
❓ How can I convert tar to zip?
Firstly, select a tar file you want to convert or drag and drop it. Secondly, select zip or any other format you want to convert your file to. Then click convert and wait until your file is converted
⏳ How long should I wait to convert tar to zip?
Archive conversion usually takes a few seconds. You will convert tar to zip very quickly.
🛡️ Is it secure to convert tar to zip on OnlineConvertFree?
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