TAR.XZ to ZIP converter
To convert TAR.XZ to ZIP, drop your TAR.XZ file in the box below. It converts straight away; press Download to save the ZIP. It all happens in your browser, so your file stays on your device.
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What changes
| TAR.XZ to ZIP | What happens |
|---|---|
| Reads | xz with LZMA2, and its x86, ARM, ARM64 and delta filters; CRC-32 and CRC-64 checked |
| Size | Up to 1 GB unpacked |
| Kept | Folders, names (Unicode too) and dates |
| Upload | None: unpacked and packed again on your device |
How to convert TAR.XZ to ZIP
- Add your TAR.XZ. Drop the file in the box, or click to choose it. It becomes ZIP straight away.
- Check the result. Look at the preview and the size. The defaults are right for most files.
- Download. Press Download to save the ZIP.
Why ZIP
Linux distributions and source releases often ship .tar.xz, which Windows can’t open on its own. As a ZIP it opens with a double-click.
Questions
Convert it to ZIP here, or drop it in the file viewer to open single files. 7-Zip opens it too, in two steps.
Yes: the file viewer lists everything inside, opens any file in place and saves just that one.
No. The conversion happens right in your browser, so your file stays on your device. There is no account to make, either.