Decompress TAR.GZ
Extract and decompress TAR.GZ archives. View and download individual files.
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Maximum file size: 500MB
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About TAR.GZ Decompression
TAR.GZ decompression involves two steps: first, GZIP decompression to get the TAR archive, then extracting individual files from the TAR. Our tool handles both steps in your browser, showing you all files in the archive for selective download. Whether you are preparing bilingual English and French documents, submitting files to CRA and Service Canada, or collaborating cross-border with US teams, this tool keeps your files lean and aligned with Canadian privacy expectations — nothing leaves your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I open a .tar.gz file?
Upload your .tar.gz file and it will be decompressed. You will see all files and can download them individually or all at once.
What is the difference between .tar.gz and .tgz?
They are the same format. .tgz is just a shorter extension for .tar.gz files. Both work with this tool.
Can I download individual files from the archive?
Yes, after uploading you will see all files in the archive. You can download any file individually or extract everything at once.
Is this TAR.GZ extractor free?
Yes, completely free with no limits. Extract as many archives as you need.
References & Resources
Authoritative specifications and references for the file formats this tool works with.
GNU tar Manual
The official GNU tar documentation on archive creation and extraction.
tar (computing) - Wikipedia
The classic tape archive format and its modern extensions.
RFC 1952 - GZIP File Format Specification
The IETF specification of the gzip container format and CRC32.
Gzip - Wikipedia
DEFLATE-based compression used by gzip and most web servers.