TAR File Extension

TAR file extension is created by Jean-loup Gailly, also known as Consolidated Unix File Archive. TAR has been classified as Data Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open TAR files in GNU Tar program.

Consolidated Unix File Archive File Type

Consolidated Unix File Archive File Type

Extension	.tar
Developer	Jean-loup Gailly
Popularity	Very Common Common Average Uncommon Rare 5.0 (223 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	text/troff
Default Program	GNU Tar
Category	Data Files
Format	Binary
Updated	12/1/2024

What is a TAR File Type?

The TAR format was introduced with tar in 1979 to write data on tape drives, which were data storage devices that read and write data on magnetic tape. The name of the ART comes from Type archive ." and TAR archive .&.

In modern computing, the TAR format is used on Unix and Linux systems to group several files into a single file. They are especially useful for backing up files or transporting several files to another location.

You can also compress TAR files to reduce their size. Compressed TAR archives with GNU Zip compression can become GZ, .TAR.GZ, or .TGZ files. Often compressed archives with .tar.gz and .tgz file extensions are used to package software installers.

TAR files are often called " tarballs, " since they bring all types of files together into one file, similar to a sticky tarball archive.

Free online TAR Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .TAR (Consolidated Unix File Archive) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to TAR, merge, split and compare the TAR files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

TAR Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Consolidated Unix File Archive .TAR File Extensions while opening the .TAR files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open TAR Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Consolidated Unix File Archive on your system such as GNU Tar.
2. Associate default Gnu Tar GNU Tar program for *.tar (Consolidated Unix File Archive) files.
   
   

   Associate TAR Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.TAR (e.g example.tar) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Gnu Tar GNU Tar program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .tar files.
   
   

   Associate TAR Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.TAR (e.g example.tar) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Gnu Tar GNU Tar program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .GNU Tar extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related TAR File Extensions

TAR default file extension is .TAR and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for TAR File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the TAR files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open TAR File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	ACD Systems ACDSee 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	ESTsoft ALZip 8 for Windows	Freeware	ESTsoft
	Igor Pavlov 7-Zip 16 for Windows	Open Source	7-Zip
	PeaZip 5 for Windows	Open Source	PeaZip
	ConeXware PowerArchiver 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ConeXware
	Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 2010 for Windows	Commercial	Smith Micro
	E-merge WinAce 2 for Windows	Shareware	E-merge
	RARLAB WinRAR 5 for Windows	Shareware	RARLAB
	Corel WinZip 25 STANDARD for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Zipeg 2 for Windows	Open Source	Zipeg

Open TAR File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Apple Archive Utility 10 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple
	Incredible Bee Archiver 2 for MacOs	Commercial	Incredible Bee
	Smith Micro Stuffit Deluxe Mac 16 for MacOs	Commercial	Smith Micro
	Dag Agren The Unarchiver 4 for MacOs	Freeware	Dag Agren
	Corel WinZip Mac 8 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	Zipeg 2 for MacOs	Open Source	Zipeg

Open TAR file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	GNU Tar 000 for Linux	Free	GNU Tar
	PeaZip 5 for Linux	Open Source	PeaZip

Open TAR file on Web

	Software	License	Developer

Open TAR file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer

Open TAR file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	RARLAB RAR for Android 5 for Android	Freeware	RARLAB

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About TAR - Consolidated Unix File Archive

Updated 12/1/2024

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