.tar File Viewer
View and extract .tar archive files online without installing any software
Upload Your File
Drag & drop files here or click to select
Maximum file size: 100MB
Supported format: TAR Archive (.tar, .tar.gz, .tgz)
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.tar File Viewer Features
Browse Contents
View the full directory structure and files contained in your .tar archive.
Extract Files
Extract individual files or the entire contents of your .tar archive.
Preview Files
Preview text, images, PDF, and other file types directly in your browser.
Secure Processing
Your .tar archive files are processed securely and not stored permanently on our servers.
No Installation
Works entirely in your browser without requiring any extraction software.
Mobile Compatible
View your .tar files on any device including smartphones and tablets.
About .tar Files
The .tar file extension represents a Tape Archive format, originally developed for tape backup purposes. It combines multiple files into a single uncompressed archive file while preserving file system information like permissions, ownership, and directory structures.
What is a .tar File?
A .tar file is an uncompressed archive format that can contain multiple files and folders. Key characteristics include:
- Preservation of file permissions and ownership information
- Maintains file system structures and metadata
- No built-in compression (often compressed separately with gzip, bzip2, etc.)
- Widely used in Unix and Linux systems
- Common file transfer format for software distribution
Common Uses of .tar Files
- Software distribution, especially in Linux and Unix environments
- File system backups that preserve permissions and structures
- Distributing source code and project files
- System administration tasks requiring file bundling
- Base format for compressed archives like .tar.gz and .tar.bz2
Technical Specifications
The TAR format offers several technical advantages:
- Sequential access format originally designed for tape drives
- Can handle files larger than 8GB with modern versions
- Stores file metadata including permissions, ownership, and timestamps
- No built-in encryption or compression
- Compatible with virtually all operating systems
How to Use Our .tar File Viewer
- Click the upload button or drag and drop your .tar file into the upload area
- Wait for the file to upload and process
- Browse the contents of your TAR archive
- Click on files to preview them directly in the browser
- Extract individual files or the entire archive as needed
When to Use a .tar File Viewer
- When you receive a TAR file but don't have extraction tools installed
- When working on a device where you can't install software
- For quickly checking the contents of a TAR file before extracting
- To extract only specific files from a large archive
- When you need to access TAR files on mobile devices