Create TAR / TAR.GZ Archive.
Create .tar or .tar.gz archives — the standard format for Linux and macOS.
1. Add files
Drop files here or click to browse
Select one or more files
Up to 2 GB per file.
How to use this tool
Create a .tar or .tar.gz archive — the standard Linux and macOS distribution format.
Open the Create TAR/GZ tool
Visit makemyzip.com/create-tar-gz. TAR packing and gzip compression both run in your browser.
Drop files or a folder
Drag input onto the dropzone. The relative folder layout is preserved inside the tarball.
Choose .tar or .tar.gz
Use plain .tar to bundle files without compression (fastest, largest). Use .tar.gz to bundle and compress in one step.
Download the tarball
The tool writes the TAR stream and (optionally) gzips it on the fly, then offers the result as a download.
Frequently asked questions
Why use TAR instead of ZIP?
TAR preserves Unix file metadata (permissions, ownership) more faithfully than ZIP. It is the default for Linux software distribution and many Docker workflows.
What is the difference between .tar and .tar.gz?
.tar is just a concatenation of files plus headers — no compression. .tar.gz is the same TAR stream piped through gzip, which compresses it. Most tools handle both.
Does .tar.gz match what `tar -czf` produces?
Yes. The output is a standard ustar-format TAR followed by gzip compression and opens cleanly with tar, 7-Zip, Keka, or any other standard tool.
How do I extract a .tar.gz on Windows?
7-Zip on Windows handles .tar.gz natively (or use the Extract ZIP tool here after converting). Modern Windows 11 includes tar on the command line.
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