To convert RZ to TAR, select or drop your .rz file above, check that TAR 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 RZ file?
RZ – rzip compressed file. RZ is a single file compressed with rzip, which finds repeats far apart in large files before compressing with bzip2.
RZ 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 RZ to TAR
- Click Select File, or drop your .rz 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.
RZ vs TAR: how they compare
| RZ | TAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compressed single file | Archive |
| Holds | One file | Many files and folders |
| Compression | Long-range matching plus bzip2 | None |
| Encryption | None | None |
| Created by | Andrew Tridgell, 1998 | Unix, 1979 |
| Best for | Very large files with repeated data | Bundling folders on Linux and macOS |
Good to know
- an RZ file holds a single compressed file, so the result is a TAR archive with that one file in it.
- TAR doesn't compress, so the TAR is usually bigger than the RZ it came from. Pick TAR.GZ or TAR.XZ for a smaller file.
- 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 RZ 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 RZ 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 RZ 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 RZ be kept?
an RZ file holds just one file, so there are no folders to keep: the TAR will contain that one file.
Can I convert several RZ 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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