To convert TZO to TAR, select or drop your .tzo 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 a TZO file?
TZO – Tar compressed with lzop. TZO is a TAR archive compressed with lzop, the same format as TAR.LZO with a shorter extension. The TAR keeps folders and Unix permissions; lzop makes it smaller.
TZO 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 TZO to TAR
- Click Select File, or drop your .tzo 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.
TZO vs TAR: how they compare
| TZO | TAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Compressed TAR archive | Archive |
| Holds | Many files and folders | Many files and folders |
| Compression | LZO | None |
| Encryption | None | None |
| Created by | — | Unix, 1979 |
| Best for | Compressed folders on Linux (lzop) | Bundling folders on Linux and macOS |
Good to know
- TZO is a TAR with lzop compression around it. Converting to TAR removes the compression, so the file gets bigger, but the files inside stay the same.
- 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 TZO 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 TZO 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 TZO 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 TZO be kept?
Yes. The TAR has the same folders and file names as the TZO. Only links and special files are left out, and the page tells you if it did that.
Can I convert several TZO 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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