Online TAR Viewer
Upload your TAR file to view its contents online. No need to extract. Secure and fast.
Drop file here
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Supported: PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, PPT, JPG, PNG, JSON, XML
Max 100MB
No Extraction Needed
Browse files inside the archive without extracting them to your device.
Instant Preview
Click on images, PDFs, or docs inside the archive to view them instantly.
Secure & Private
Your files are processed securely and automatically deleted.
What is a TAR file?
A TAR file (Tape Archive) is a common archive format on Unix and Linux systems. Unlike ZIP or RAR, TAR itself does not compress files; it simply groups multiple files into a single archive. It is often used in conjunction with Gzip (.tar.gz) for compression.
Use our Online TAR Viewer to peek inside TAR archives and extract specific files without needing command-line tools. It works perfectly on Windows, Mac, and mobile devices.
How to Open TAR Files Online
Upload TAR Archive
Click or drag your .tar file into the viewer area.
Parse Structure
The tool reads the archive header to display the directory structure.
Save Files
Click any file in the list to download it to your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this support .tar.gz?
This specific tool is optimized for uncompressed .tar files. For .tar.gz, please check if our tool automatically detects the compression or use our specific GZIP tool.
Is it compatible with Windows?
Yes! While TAR is native to Linux, our web-based viewer makes it accessible on any operating system including Windows.
Is there a file size limit?
We support large files, but performance depends on your device's memory since processing happens locally.