How do I convert RAR to TAR?

Drop your RAR file onto the converter above, make sure TAR is selected, and click Convert. When it's done, download the TAR file — it usually takes a few seconds.

Is it safe to convert RAR to TAR here?

Yes. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection to an isolated sandbox that's created for your job only, then both the original and the result are deleted automatically.

Is the RAR to TAR converter free?

Yes. Cloud conversions like this one use credits, and you get free credits every day (3 without an account, 10 with a free account).

Will converting RAR to TAR reduce quality?

No — TAR preserves the content of your RAR file as faithfully as the format allows.

Can I convert multiple RAR files at once?

Yes. Add up to 5 files at a time without an account, 10 with a free account and up to 500 on paid plans, then download them individually or as a single ZIP.

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RARTAR

Convert RAR to TAR

Free and secure. RAR files are converted in an isolated cloud sandbox and deleted automatically.

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Batch & ZIP download

How to convert RAR to TAR

1
Add your RAR files
Drag and drop RAR files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
2
Choose TAR
TAR is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata.
3
Convert
Click Convert. Files are processed in a secure cloud sandbox and are usually ready in seconds.
4
Download your TAR
Download each TAR file, or everything at once as a ZIP.

RAR vs TAR

From

RAR · RAR Archive

RAR is a proprietary archive format from WinRAR with strong compression and recovery records.

Type: Archive
Extension: .rar
MIME: application/vnd.rar
Best for: downloads and multi-part archives

Proprietary

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TAR · Tape Archive

TAR bundles files together (without compression) while preserving Unix permissions.

Type: Archive
Extension: .tar
MIME: application/x-tar
Best for: Linux and macOS file bundles

Open standard

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