Convert RAR to TAR.GZ
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Convert RAR to TAR.GZ for wider compatibility
Converting RAR to TAR.GZ gives you a more widely supported file that opens cleanly across more devices, apps and platforms — handy when RAR will not play nicely everywhere.
How to convert RAR to TAR.GZ
- 1 Drop your RAR file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to TAR.GZ automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new TAR.GZ file instantly.
RAR vs TAR.GZ
| Feature | RAR | TAR.GZ |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| MIME type | application/vnd.rar | application/gzip |
| Best for | Opening RAR downloads — converted to ZIP or 7z so anyone can extract them freely. | Distributing source code and backups across Linux and macOS systems. |
About the formats
RAR archive
RAR is a proprietary archive format known for strong compression and reliable recovery records. It is easy to open everywhere but can only be created with WinRAR, so it is best converted to ZIP or 7z for sharing.
Strengths
- Strong compression
- Recovery records resist corruption
- Splits neatly into multi-part volumes
Limitations
- Proprietary — needs WinRAR to create
- Not freely redistributable
- Less universal than ZIP
Best for: Opening RAR downloads — converted to ZIP or 7z so anyone can extract them freely.
gzip-compressed TAR archive
TAR.GZ is a TAR archive compressed with gzip — the default way to distribute software and back up files on Linux and macOS. It combines TAR’s bundling with fast, widely supported gzip compression.
Strengths
- The Unix standard for packaging and backups
- Good compression with fast decompression
- Preserves permissions and structure
Limitations
- Not native to Windows
- Compresses less than 7z
- Must decompress fully to read
Best for: Distributing source code and backups across Linux and macOS systems.