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.tar — Tape Archive

AT&T Bell Labs · 1979

Développeur

AT&T Bell Labs

Catégorie

Qu'est-ce qu'un fichier .tar ?

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.

Programmes qui ouvrent les fichiers .tar

Plateforme	Programme
Windows	7-Zip	Gratuit
	WinRAR	Payant
macOS	Archive Utility	Gratuit	Officiel
	The Unarchiver	Gratuit
Linux	tar command	Gratuit	Officiel

Problèmes courants avec les fichiers .tar

⚠️ 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.

Questions fréquemment posées

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.

Détails techniques

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.

Le saviez-vous ?

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

Informations de sécurité

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