Untar Online — Extract TAR, TAR.GZ, and TGZ Files Free
Open TAR archives and extract individual files right in your browser. Supports .tar, .tar.gz, and .tgz — no Linux required. Runs entirely client-side, no uploads.
Drop a TAR file here or click to browse
Supports .tar, .tar.gz, and .tgz archives
How to Extract TAR Files Online
- 1Drop your .tar, .tar.gz, or .tgz file onto the dropzone or click Browse.
- 2Click Extract Files. Compressed archives are automatically decompressed first.
- 3All files from the archive appear in a list with their names and sizes.
- 4Click Download next to any file to save it to your device.
TAR.GZ on Windows
Windows natively handles .tar files in Explorer (Windows 11+), but .tar.gz support is inconsistent. This browser tool fills that gap — paste your archive URL or drag the file in and download individual contents without installing 7-Zip or WSL.
Tips for Working with TAR Archives
Check the extension carefully
Files named .tar.gz and .tgz are identical. Both are supported. A plain .gz file (not a tarball) is not — use a different tool for those.
Downloaded source code
Most open-source repositories distribute release archives as .tar.gz. Extract here to inspect the source without installing git or npm.
Large archives on mobile
For archives over 200 MB on a phone, use a desktop browser — mobile tabs have tighter memory limits that can cause failures mid-extraction.
Need to create a TAR?
Use the companion TAR Online tool to bundle files into a .tar or .tar.gz archive with a single click.
Frequently Asked Questions
What formats does this support?
Plain TAR (.tar), GZIP-compressed TAR (.tar.gz), and TGZ (.tgz). BZIP2 and XZ compressed tarballs are not currently supported.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Decompression and extraction both run entirely in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
Do I need Linux or macOS to open TAR files?
Not with this tool. It runs in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android.
Can I extract individual files rather than everything?
Yes. Each extracted file gets its own Download button in the results list, so you can save only the specific files you need.
What is the maximum archive size?
No server-side limit. The archive must fit in your browser tab's available memory, which is typically 1–2 GB on desktop browsers.
Does this handle nested directories inside the TAR?
The full file path (including any subdirectory prefixes) is preserved in the file name shown in the results. Files can be downloaded individually with their original names.