TAR / GZ Extractor

About TAR / GZ Extractor Tool

This tool extracts files from TAR and GZ archives entirely in your browser. Upload a TAR, GZ, TGZ, or TAR.GZ file to list, preview, and selectively download its contents. Each extracted file shows a SHA-256 checksum so you can verify build artifacts, Docker layers, or package tarballs against published hashes, and you can export a CSV manifest (path, size, type, SHA-256). Nothing is uploaded to a server.

How do I verify extracted files with SHA-256?

Each row shows the first 12 characters of that file's SHA-256 hash; hover to see the full digest or use the copy button. Compare it to a published checksum (e.g. from a release page, npm, or PyPI) to confirm integrity. Use Export Manifest to save a CSV with the path, size, type, and full SHA-256 of every file for auditing or record-keeping.

Which compression formats are not supported?

Only TAR, GZIP (.gz), and gzip-compressed tar (.tar.gz / .tgz) are supported. Bzip2 (.tar.bz2), XZ (.tar.xz), and Zstandard (.tar.zst) archives are not handled by this browser tool. Re-compress them to .tar.gz, or use desktop software like tar, 7-Zip, or peazip for those variants.

How does the TAR / GZ extractor work?

Upload a TAR, GZ, TGZ, or TAR.GZ file and click Extract Files. The tool will decompress and extract the archive, displaying all contained files. You can then download individual files or all files together as a ZIP archive.

What is the file size limit?

The maximum archive size is 200MB. This ensures smooth performance in your browser. For larger archives, consider using desktop software.

What's the difference between TAR and GZ?

TAR is an archive format that bundles multiple files together without compression. GZ (GZIP) is a compression format. TAR.GZ (or TGZ) combines both: files are bundled with TAR, then compressed with GZIP.

Can I extract password-protected archives?

Currently, this tool does not support password-protected or encrypted TAR/GZ files. Please use an unencrypted archive or remove the password protection before extracting.

What file types can be inside the archive?

The TAR/GZ archive can contain any file type including documents, images, videos, audio files, and more. All file types are supported for extraction and download.

Can I preview files before downloading?

Yes! For supported file types (images, text files, PDFs), you can preview them directly in your browser before downloading.

Is my data safe?

Absolutely! All file extraction happens directly in your browser using JavaScript. Your archive is never uploaded to any server. Everything stays private on your device.

What if the archive is corrupted?

If the archive is corrupted or invalid, you will see an error message. Try re-downloading the original archive or request a new copy from the source.