To convert TAR.LZO to TAR.GZ, select or drop your .tar.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 a TAR.LZO file?
TAR.LZO – Tar compressed with lzop. TAR.LZO is a TAR archive compressed with lzop. The TAR keeps folders and Unix permissions; lzop makes it smaller.
TAR.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 TAR.LZO to TAR.GZ
- Click Select File, or drop your .tar.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.
TAR.LZO vs TAR.GZ: how they compare
| TAR.LZO | TAR.GZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compressed TAR archive | Compressed TAR archive |
| Holds | Many files and folders | Many files and folders |
| Compression | LZO | Deflate |
| Encryption | None | None |
| Created by | — | — |
| Best for | Compressed folders on Linux (lzop) | Shipping software and backups on Linux and macOS |
Good to know
- Both are TAR archives, so the files and folders inside stay the same; only the compression around them changes, from lzop to gzip.
- 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 TAR.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 TAR.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 TAR.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 TAR.LZO be kept?
Yes. The TAR.GZ has the same folders and file names as the TAR.LZO. Only links and special files are left out, and the page tells you if it did that.
Can I convert several TAR.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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