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.tar — Tape Archive

AT&T Bell Labs · 1979

Sviluppatore

AT&T Bell Labs

Categoria

Archivi

Tipo MIME

application/x-tar

Prima versione

1979

Formato aperto

Sì

Firma del file

75 73 74 61 72 (ustar) at offset 257

Cos'è un file .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.

Programmi che aprono file .tar

Piattaforma	Programma
Windows	7-Zip	Gratuito
	WinRAR	A pagamento
macOS	Archive Utility	Gratuito	Ufficiale
	The Unarchiver	Gratuito
Linux	tar command	Gratuito	Ufficiale

Problemi comuni con i file .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.

Domande frequenti

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.

Dettagli tecnici

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.

Lo sapevi?

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

Informazioni sulla sicurezza

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