How to convert TAR to TAR.XZ
1. Upload TAR
Select or drag and drop your TAR file into the converter.
2. Choose TAR.XZ
Select TAR.XZ as your output format. You can process multiple files at once.
3. Download
Click convert and download your new TAR.XZ file instantly.
Format Details
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.
TAR.XZ
TAR.XZ is a TAR archive compressed with the XZ compression algorithm, which uses LZMA2 to achieve excellent compression ratios that often surpass bzip2. It is the preferred distribution format for many major Linux distributions including Arch Linux and Fedora due to its superior space savings. The trade-off is slower compression speed compared to gzip, though decompression performance is reasonably fast on modern hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert TAR to TAR.XZ?
Upload your TAR file on Convertek, select TAR.XZ as the output format, then click Convert. Your TAR.XZ file will be ready to download instantly.
Is the TAR to TAR.XZ converter free?
Yes. Converting TAR to TAR.XZ 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 TAR and TAR.XZ?
TAR and TAR.XZ are different file formats with distinct use cases. Converting between them lets you use your file in software or workflows that require the TAR.XZ format.