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How it works
- 1 · Drop your archives
Drag & drop .tar.gz or .tgz files. No account required—paid plans unlock bigger batches.
- 2 · We convert securely
Archives are decompressed and repacked as ZIP. Zip bomb protection enabled.
- 3 · Download & auto-delete
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TAR.GZ (also called "tarball" or .tgz) combines TAR archiving with gzip compression. The TAR layer bundles files while gzip compresses the entire archive as a single stream. This achieves better compression than ZIP for most content types, as gzip can find patterns across file boundaries. TAR.GZ is the de facto standard for open source software distribution.
Learn more: Gzip on Wikipedia
TAR.GZ files are created with tar -czf and extracted with tar -xzf. The .tgz extension is equivalent to .tar.gz-just a shorter name. While TAR.GZ typically compresses better than ZIP, extraction requires decompressing the entire archive to access any single file. Windows users need 7-Zip or similar tools.
ZIP is the most universally supported archive format, created by Phil Katz in 1989. Unlike TAR, ZIP combines archiving and compression in one format, with each file compressed individually using Deflate. This allows extraction of single files without decompressing the entire archive. ZIP has been natively supported by Windows since XP (2001), macOS, and all Linux distributions.
Learn more: ZIP on Wikipedia
ZIP's universal compatibility makes it the default choice for software distribution, email attachments, and cross-platform file sharing. While 7z and RAR achieve better compression ratios, ZIP requires no additional software on any modern operating system. The format supports AES-256 encryption, large files over 4GB (ZIP64), and stores file metadata including timestamps and permissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't Windows open TAR.GZ files natively?
What's the difference between .tar.gz and .tgz?
Will my ZIP file be larger than the original?
What are the limits for this converter?
| Tier | Max File Size | Max Files/Batch | Parallel Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest/Free | 200 MB | 50 files | 3 at once |
| Pro | 2048 MB | 1000 files | 6 at once |
Note: File size limits are specific to this converter. Batch and parallel processing limits apply to all images converters site-wide. See all converter limits →
How are credits calculated for this conversion?
Cost: 1 credit per 5 MB
How it works:
- Files up to 5 MB: 1 credit
- 6-10 MB: 2 credits
- 11-15 MB: 3 credits
- 16-20 MB: 4 credits
Example: A 5 MB file = 1 credit. A 95 MB file = 19 credits.
Why per-megabyte? Larger files require more resources (processing, bandwidth, storage).
What are my daily and monthly credit limits?
Credit allocations vary by account tier:
| Tier | Daily Limit | Monthly Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Guest | 100 credits/day | — |
| Free | 100 credits/day | — |
| Pro | — | 12,000 credits/month |
Daily credits (Guest & Free tiers) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro) reset on your billing cycle date.
Note: With 1 credit per 5 MB, archive files under 5 MB cost 1 credit each. Pro users can convert 12,000 archive files per month.
Answers at a Glance
Quick answers to common questions.
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What's New in TAR.GZ to ZIP
Latest improvements to this converter
Initial release of TAR.GZ to ZIP converter with zip bomb protection and batch support.
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