Does it support .tar.bz2 or .tar.xz?

No. Only gzip-compressed tar archives (.tar.gz / .tgz) and plain .gz are supported. Bzip2 and xz use different compressors that this tool does not include.

Are folders preserved?

Yes. Full file paths inside the tar are kept, so the folder structure is visible in the list and rebuilt when you download all as a ZIP.

Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything is processed in your browser with WebAssembly and JavaScript — your files never leave your device.

Extract a .tar.gz archive online

Unpack a gzip-compressed tarball locally. Convertur decompresses the gzip layer, reads the tar, and lets you download the files inside — nothing is uploaded.

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What is a .tar.gz file?

A .tar.gz (or .tgz) is two formats stacked together: tar bundles files into one stream, and gzip compresses that stream. It is the standard way source code, Linux packages, and server backups are distributed.

Why extract it here?

Windows and macOS often lack a built-in double-click extractor for .tar.gz, pushing people to the command line or third-party apps. Convertur opens them in the browser with a clear file list and per-file downloads.

How extraction works

The gzip layer is inflated first, then the resulting tar stream is parsed block by block — including ustar long-path prefixes — to recover each file. Download files individually or re-bundle everything as a ZIP.

Compatibility

Standard gzip-compressed tar archives are supported, including nested directories. Other compressors such as .tar.bz2 or .tar.xz are not handled by this tool.

How to extract tar.gz files

Drop a .tar.gz or .tgz file into the zone above.
Convertur decompresses and reads the tar locally.
Browse the extracted files and download what you need.
Or press Download all as ZIP for everything at once.

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