To convert LZO to TAR.GZ, select or drop your .lzo file above, check that TAR.GZ is chosen as the output, and click Convert. This conversion runs on our server, and your files are deleted 72 hours later.
What is an LZO file?
LZO – lzop compressed file. LZO is a single file compressed with lzop, which trades compression for speed: it is very fast, but files stay larger.
LZO Converter →What is a TAR.GZ file?
TAR.GZ – Tar compressed with gzip. TAR.GZ is a TAR archive compressed with gzip. The TAR keeps folders and Unix permissions; gzip makes it smaller.
TAR.GZ Converter →How to convert LZO to TAR.GZ
- Click Select File, or drop your .lzo files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that TAR.GZ 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.
LZO vs TAR.GZ: how they compare
| LZO | TAR.GZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compressed single file | Compressed TAR archive |
| Holds | One file | Many files and folders |
| Compression | LZO | Deflate |
| Encryption | None | None |
| Created by | — | — |
| Best for | Very fast compression | Shipping software and backups on Linux and macOS |
Good to know
- an LZO file holds a single compressed file, so the result is a TAR.GZ archive with that one file in it.
- 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 LZO to TAR.GZ 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 LZO files uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion.
How large can the LZO file be?
Up to 1 GB per file. This conversion runs on our server, which accepts files up to that size.
Will the folders inside my LZO be kept?
an LZO file holds just one file, so there are no folders to keep: the TAR.GZ will contain that one file.
Can I convert several LZO 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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