Archive Format

What is a .TAR File?

Tape Archive (.tar) - Specifications, details, and free conversion tools.

Technical Details & Specifications

Format Name:

Tape Archive

File Extension:

.tar

Category:

Archive

MIME Type:

application/x-tar

Standard Unix tarball packaging format commonly combined with gzip for software distribution.

How to Open .TAR Files

Files with the .tar extension can typically be opened using modern web browsers, media players, or native system viewers. If your operating system cannot open this file, you can convert it to a universal format like MP4, MP3, JPG, or PDF using SnapConvert without installing additional software.