Extract TAR Files Online Free — TAR, TAR.GZ, and TGZ
You can extract TAR files online free without a Linux terminal, macOS, or any installed application. The Untar Online tool opens .tar, .tar.gz, and .tgz archives right in your browser, with per-file download buttons and no server uploads.
Who Needs to Open TAR Archives on Windows?
TAR is the standard packaging format in Linux and macOS ecosystems. If you work on Windows and receive source code releases, server backups, or npm package tarballs, you regularly encounter .tar.gz files. While Windows 11 handles .tar natively in Explorer, .tar.gz support remains inconsistent — you typically need 7-Zip or WSL.
This browser tool fills that gap. It handles the GZIP decompression followed by TAR extraction entirely in JavaScript, with no software required.
Supported TAR Formats
| Extension | Description | Supported |
|---|---|---|
| .tar | Uncompressed TAR bundle | Yes |
| .tar.gz | GZIP-compressed TAR (most common) | Yes |
| .tgz | Shorthand for .tar.gz — identical format | Yes |
| .tar.bz2 | BZIP2-compressed TAR | Not yet |
| .tar.xz | XZ/LZMA2-compressed TAR | Not yet |
How to Extract TAR Files Online — Step by Step
- Open the Untar Online tool.
- Drop your
.tar,.tar.gz, or.tgzfile onto the dropzone, or click Browse. - Click Extract Files. If the archive is GZIP-compressed, it is decompressed first automatically.
- All files appear in a list with their original paths and sizes. Click Download next to any file to save it.
Advanced Tips
Inspecting an npm package tarball
npm distributes packages as .tgz files. If you want to inspect a package's contents before installing — to review its package.json, license file, or source — drop the tarball here and browse the extracted files individually.
Recovering files from a Linux server backup
Server backup tools often produce .tar.gz archives. If you need to retrieve a specific file from a backup on a Windows machine, this tool saves you from needing WSL or a dedicated backup utility. Extract the full archive and download only the file you need.
Reading GitHub source code releases
GitHub's "Download ZIP" button is well known, but the .tar.gz source link also works and is smaller. Download the .tar.gz version of a release, extract it here, and browse the source without cloning the full git history.
Common Questions
Do I need Linux or macOS to open TAR files?
Not with this tool. It runs in any modern browser — Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari — on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Both GZIP decompression and TAR extraction happen in your browser tab. Your files never leave your device.
Can I also create TAR archives?
Yes — use the TAR Creator to bundle multiple files into a .tar or .tar.gz archive, also entirely in your browser.
Extract Your TAR Archive Now
Open .tar, .tar.gz, and .tgz archives in your browser. No Linux, no software, no uploads.
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