Extract TAR Archive

Extract regular files from uncompressed TAR archives locally.

How to use

1. Choose a TAR file and extract its regular file entries.
2. Download individual extracted files or all results as ZIP. File contents remain local.

About these formats

TAR extraction separates a package into its contained files without applying lossy changes.

Browser limitations

USTAR regular files only. Symlinks, hard links, PAX extensions, oversized entries and unsafe paths are intentionally rejected.

Frequently asked questions

Does TAR use compression?

Not on its own. Use TAR.GZ for compressed TAR archives.

Are paths validated?

Yes. Parent directory traversal and absolute paths are rejected.

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