TAR Extractor

Extract TAR archive files in your browser

Click or drop a TAR file here

About TAR Extractor

TAR Extractor is a free online tool that extracts files from plain, uncompressed TAR archives directly in your browser — no software or upload required. Upload a .tar file to instantly see and download its contents.

How to use TAR Extractor

1Click the upload area and select a .tar file from your device.
2Wait a moment while the archive is parsed locally in your browser.
3Review the list of extracted files with their names.
4Click "Download" next to each file to save it individually.

Frequently Asked Questions

What archive formats does TAR Extractor support?

Plain, uncompressed TAR (.tar) files only. Compressed variants like .tar.gz, .tar.bz2, or .tar.xz need to be decompressed to a plain .tar first before this tool can read them.

Is my uploaded file private?

Yes. The archive is parsed entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a server.

Do I need to install any software?

No, TAR Extractor works directly in your web browser on any device without additional software installation.

Is there a file size limit?

No hard limit is enforced, but very large archives depend on your browser's available memory since parsing happens locally.

Tips & Tricks

✓If your file is a .tar.gz or .tar.bz2, decompress it to a plain .tar first (most archive managers can do this) before uploading here.
✓Files are listed as soon as extraction finishes — download the ones you need individually.
✓Very large TAR archives may take a few seconds to parse since everything runs in your browser.
✓If extraction returns no files, double-check the archive is a standard uncompressed TAR and not corrupted.