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.tar — Tape Archive

AT&T Bell Labs · 1979

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AT&T Bell Labs

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Was ist eine .tar-Datei?

TAR (Tape Archive) is a Unix-originated format that bundles multiple files and directories into a single archive file without compression. TAR files preserve Unix file permissions, ownership, and directory structure. They are commonly combined with compression programs to create .tar.gz (gzip), .tar.bz2 (bzip2), or .tar.xz (xz) archives, which are the standard distribution format for Linux software and source code.

Programme zum Öffnen von .tar-Dateien

Plattform	Programm
Windows	7-Zip	Kostenlos
	WinRAR	Kostenpflichtig
macOS	Archive Utility	Kostenlos	Offiziell
	The Unarchiver	Kostenlos
Linux	tar command	Kostenlos	Offiziell

Häufige Probleme mit .tar-Dateien

⚠️ Cannot open .tar file

Install one of the recommended programs listed above. For a free option, try the first free program in the list.

⚠️ .tar file is corrupted

Try re-downloading the file. If the file was transferred, ensure the transfer completed without errors.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What program opens .tar files?▼

.tar files can be opened with several programs. 7-Zip is one of the most popular choices.

Is .tar a safe file format?▼

Generally yes, .tar files are safe to open with appropriate software.

Can I convert .tar to another format?▼

Yes, there are many online and offline tools available to convert .tar files. Check the conversion section above for specific methods.

Technische Details

Tape Archive files use the application/x-tar MIME type and were first introduced in 1979 by AT&T Bell Labs. The file can be identified by its signature: 75 73 74 61 72 (ustar) at offset 257.

Wussten Sie schon?

Tape Archive was first released in 1979 by AT&T Bell Labs

Sicherheitsinformationen

.tar files are generally safe to open. However, always ensure your software is up to date to protect against potential vulnerabilities.