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Open TAR.GZ Files

Open the archives common on Linux and in software downloads, on any computer.

Runs in your browser · No uploads

Drag & drop a TAR.GZ file here

or

TAR.GZ or TGZ archives. Only the files you save are unpacked.

Your files stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

  • Nothing leaves your device
  • No server-imposed size limits
  • No sign-up, no watermark
  • Free

How to open a TAR.GZ file

  1. Choose your TAR.GZ file.
  2. See the files inside, with their sizes.
  3. Download the files you need, or save them all to a folder.

Good to know

  • A .gz file that holds a single file (not a .tar.gz) is unpacked to that file.
  • Only the files you save are unpacked, and the archive is read in your browser.

Your files stay on your device

Everything happens in your browser. Your files are never uploaded, and this site's security policy blocks the page from sending files anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded?

No. Archives are opened in your browser and never sent anywhere.