Conversion instructions below
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Sign up!How to convert folder to tar file?
- Click "Select folder to convert" to bring up the folder chooser
- (Optional) Set the desired compression level by clicking the down arrow next to "Create TAR File". This will only work with archive formats that support compression.
- Click "Create TAR File". It will start creating the TAR archive from your folder contents.
Once all the files are processed, the "Save tar File" button will appear. - Click "Save TAR File" to save the folder archive to your selected destination folder.
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What is a tar file?
A TAR file (short for Tape Archive) is a widely-used archive format in Unix and Linux environments. Unlike other formats, TAR itself does not compress the files; instead, it simply bundles multiple files and directories into a single archive file. This makes it a useful tool for combining many files into one, preserving file system information such as directory structures, timestamps, and permissions.
Originally designed for tape backups, TAR files are now often used in conjunction with compression utilities like GZIP or BZIP2 to create compressed archives such as TAR.GZ or TAR.BZ2. The simplicity and flexibility of TAR make it an essential format for archiving and distributing software and data on Unix-based systems.