RAR to TAR converter
Convert RAR files to TAR with encrypted uploads and automatic deletion. Unix tape-archive container, usually paired with gzip.
RAR → TAR is queued for rollout
Image, spreadsheet, document and media conversions are live today. This pair needs our office engine, which is next on the roadmap.
How it works
Drop your file
Drag a RAR file in, or click to browse. No account needed to try it.
We convert it
Encrypted upload, converted to TAR in our archive pipeline.
Download the result
Grab your TAR file immediately, or find it later in your dashboard.
Why convert RAR to TAR?
TAR is a plain, uncompressed format — the file will likely be larger than the RAR original, in exchange for maximum compatibility. The main reason to convert RAR to TAR is compatibility: TAR extracts with the archive tool already built into your OS, while RAR doesn't always. If you're sharing a file with someone else, sending it to a tool that expects a specific format, or archiving it for the long term, TAR is usually the safer target.
Format comparison
| RAR | TAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Extension | .rar | .tar |
| MIME type | application/vnd.rar | application/x-tar |
| Compression | lossless compression | no compression scheme of its own |
| Category | archive | archive |
Your file, handled carefully
Uploads are encrypted in transit and at rest, processed in an isolated job, and deleted on the schedule you choose — as fast as immediately. We don't index, search, or share files between accounts. Read the full security model →
Frequently asked questions
Is converting RAR to TAR free?
Yes — the first 50 conversions every month are free on any plan, including RAR to TAR.
Will I lose quality converting RAR to TAR?
TAR is unix tape-archive container, usually paired with gzip. We use the highest-quality encoder settings by default so visual or data loss is minimized.
Do you keep a copy of my file?
No, not by default. You choose a retention window at upload — immediate, 1 hour, 24 hours or 7 days — and the file is permanently deleted after that.
What is RAR?
Proprietary archive format with strong compression.
What happens if a conversion fails?
You get a clear error message and the job is marked failed in your history — we never silently drop a file. Retry is one click, and nothing is charged against your quota for a failed job.