RAR to TAR converter
Convert RAR files to TAR with TLS uploads and automatic deletion. Unix tape-archive container, usually paired with gzip.
Drop a RAR file, or click to browse
Converts to TAR · runs live, right now
How it works
Drop your file
Drag a RAR file in, or click to browse. No account needed to try it.
We convert it
Secure 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 |
Common reasons to convert RAR to TAR
- Opening the file on a system whose built-in tool doesn't support RAR
- Matching the archive format a colleague or another tool expects
- Maximizing compatibility with older or stricter tools that expect an uncompressed TAR file
Your file, handled carefully
Uploads use TLS in transit and AES-256 SSE-S3 at rest in production (when the production S3 credential gate is enabled), are 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 Free plan includes 50 conversions every month, including RAR to TAR. Paid plans raise that limit.
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?
Files are deleted automatically based on your plan's retention options. Free accounts can keep results for 1h or 24h; Pro and above add options such as delete-immediately and 7 days.
What is RAR?
Proprietary archive format with strong compression — extract to ZIP, TAR, 7Z, or ISO.
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. Monthly quotas count attempts (including failures) because processing starts as soon as the job is created.