To convert DEB to TAR, select or drop your .deb file above, check that TAR is chosen as the output, and click Convert. Files up to 200 MB are converted right in your browser, so they never leave your device.
What is a DEB file?
DEB – Debian package. DEB is the package format of Debian and Ubuntu: an archive holding the program files and their install instructions.
DEB Converter →What is a TAR file?
TAR – Tape archive. TAR bundles files and folders into one archive without compressing them, keeping Unix permissions and timestamps. It is usually paired with a compressor such as gzip or xz.
TAR Converter →How to convert DEB to TAR
- Click Select File, or drop your .deb files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that TAR is chosen as the output format. On this page it is picked for you.
- Click Convert. When a file has to go to our server, the button says Upload and convert instead.
- Click Download next to each file when it's done.
DEB vs TAR: how they compare
| DEB | TAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Archive | Archive |
| Holds | Many files and folders | Many files and folders |
| Compression | gzip, xz or zstd inside | None |
| Encryption | None | None |
| Created by | Debian project | Unix, 1979 |
| Best for | Installing software on Debian and Ubuntu | Bundling folders on Linux and macOS |
Good to know
- TAR doesn't compress, so the TAR is usually bigger than the DEB it came from. Pick TAR.GZ or TAR.XZ for a smaller file.
- The result holds the package's contents; it is no longer a package that can be installed.
- Symbolic links, hard links and special files (such as devices) are left out of the result for safety; the page tells you when it does this.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting DEB to TAR free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my DEB files uploaded anywhere?
Files up to 200 MB never leave your device: ConvertKitty runs 7-Zip inside your browser. Only larger files, or formats your browser cannot handle, are sent to our server, over an encrypted connection, and deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The button says "Upload and convert" whenever that happens.
How large can the DEB file be?
Files up to 200 MB are converted right in your browser. Larger files, up to 1 GB, are converted on our server.
Will the folders inside my DEB be kept?
Yes. The TAR has the same folders and file names as the DEB. Only links and special files are left out, and the page tells you if it did that.
Can I convert several DEB files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button.
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