Convert ZIP to TAR.GZ Online — Compressed Tarballs
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How it works
- 1 · Drop your archives
Drag & drop .zip files. No account required—paid plans unlock bigger batches.
- 2 · We convert securely
Archives are extracted and repacked as TAR.GZ with gzip compression. Zip bomb protection enabled.
- 3 · Download & auto-delete
Grab your TAR.GZ files in seconds. Files delete automatically after 1 hour.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why convert ZIP to TAR.GZ?
How does gzip compare to ZIP compression?
Can I extract TAR.GZ on Windows?
What are the limits for this converter?
| Tier | Max File Size | Max Files/Batch | Parallel Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 50 MB | 25 files | 2 at once |
| Pro | 200 MB | 200 files | 4 at once |
| Business | 1024 MB | 1000 files | 8 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 25 MB
How it works:
- Files up to 25 MB: 1 credit (minimum)
- 26-50 MB: 2 credits
- 51-75 MB: 3 credits
- 76-100 MB: 4 credits
Example: A 5 MB file = 1 credit. A 95 MB file = 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 50 credits/day | — |
| Pro | — | 10,000 credits/month |
| Business | — | 30,000 credits/month |
Daily credits (Free tier, including guests) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro & Business) reset on your billing cycle date.
Note: With 1 credit per 25 MB, archive files under 25 MB cost 1 credit each. Pro users can convert 10,000 archive files per month.
Answers at a Glance
Quick answers to common questions.
- Are my files secure?
- How long do you keep my files?
- What metadata do you keep?
- What happens after I drop a file?
- Why are conversions so fast?
- How do you measure performance?
- What are the exact limits for each plan?
- Can I process files in bulk?
- Why did my file fail to convert?
- Do you use my files to train AI?
Choose Your Plan
Limits shown for ZIP to TAR.GZ conversion. One subscription unlocks the entire Tools.FAST Network. Plans cover Convert.FAST, Compress.FAST, PDF.FAST (soon), and all future tools.
Free
For occasional personal use
- 50 MB per file
- 25 files per batch
- 2 parallel conversions
- 50 credits/day
- Standard priority
- Email support
No sign-up required. Create an account for your own credit pool.
Pro
For independent work
- 200 MB per file
- 200 files per batch
- 4 parallel conversions
- 10,000 credits/month across Tools.FAST
- High priority
- Email & chat support
- One subscription for the entire Tools.FAST network
Business
For production scale
- 1 GB per file
- 1000 files per batch
- 8 parallel conversions
- 30,000 credits/month across Tools.FAST
- Add seats to invite team members
- Highest priority
- Priority email & chat support
- One subscription for the entire Tools.FAST network
How Credits Work
- Usually 1 credit per conversion. Exact cost shown before you start.
- Credits refresh monthly on your billing cycle.
- Unused credits roll over, capped at your plan's monthly amount.
- One subscription, all sites. Works across Convert.FAST, Compress.FAST, and future tools.
What's New in ZIP to TAR.GZ
Latest improvements
Initial release of ZIP to TAR.GZ converter with gzip compression and batch support.