How to convert 7Z to TAR
1. Upload 7Z
Select or drag and drop your 7Z file into the converter.
2. Choose TAR
Select TAR as your output format. You can process multiple files at once.
3. Download
Click convert and download your new TAR file instantly.
Format Details
7Z
7Z is a high-compression archive format associated with the free, open-source 7-Zip archiver. It uses the LZMA and LZMA2 compression algorithms to achieve significantly better compression ratios than ZIP and RAR, often reducing file sizes by 30-70% more than competing formats. 7Z supports AES-256 encryption, solid compression, multi-volume archives, and can handle files of virtually any size.
TAR
TAR (Tape ARchive) is a Unix file archiving format that bundles multiple files and directories into a single file while preserving file permissions, ownership, timestamps, and symbolic links. Crucially, TAR performs no compression by itself and is almost always paired with a compression tool such as gzip, bzip2, or xz. TAR is the foundational packaging format for software distribution, backups, and data transfer throughout the Unix and Linux ecosystem.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert 7Z to TAR?
Upload your 7Z file on Convertek, select TAR as the output format, then click Convert. Your TAR file will be ready to download instantly.
Is the 7Z to TAR converter free?
Yes. Converting 7Z to TAR on Convertek is completely free with no watermarks. Fair upload limits apply (typically 30 MB per file).
Is my file kept after conversion?
No. Files are processed temporarily and not stored permanently. Converted downloads are available only in your browser session.
What is the difference between 7Z and TAR?
7Z and TAR are different file formats with distinct use cases. Converting between them lets you use your file in software or workflows that require the TAR format.