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TAR Archive Extractor

Compression · Free Online Tool

Extract .tar archives and list inner files.

By EZ4Code TeamLast updated: 2026-10-29

Parses POSIX ustar headers (name, size, mode) and extracts each entry. For .tar.gz files, decompress with gzip first.

Upload .tar

Upload a .tar file to see its contents.

ustar Parsing

Reads POSIX ustar headers to list names, sizes, and content of each entry.

Per-File Download

Download any extracted file individually from the preview.

No Dependencies

Pure JS — works on any browser, no libraries needed.

How to Use TAR Archive Extractor

1Enter or paste the text you want to compress.
2Select the compression algorithm (gzip, deflate, or brotli).
3Click compress to reduce the data size.
4Copy or download the compressed output.

Features

✓100% free — no signup, no subscription, no ads
✓Runs entirely in your browser — data never leaves your device
✓Fast and lightweight — instant results
✓Cross-platform — works on desktop, tablet, and mobile

Frequently Asked Questions

What compression algorithms are supported?

We support gzip, deflate, and brotli compression algorithms for text data.

Is there a file size limit?

Since tools run in your browser, the limit depends on your device memory. Most tools handle several megabytes without issues.

Can I decompress data produced by other software?

Yes. The decompression tools accept standard gzip, deflate, and brotli streams from any compliant source — command-line tools, web servers, or other libraries.

Why does the compressed output look unreadable?

Compressed data is binary, not text. Use Copy as Base64 or download it as a file — pasting raw compressed bytes into a text field will show garbled characters.