Create TAR.GZ Archive
Compress multiple files into a TAR.GZ archive. Free, no signup required.
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Accepted: Any files — Max size: 50MB
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How to Create a TAR.GZ
Upload files and click Create. Files are bundled into a TAR archive and compressed with GZIP. TAR.GZ is the standard archive format on Linux and macOS, commonly used for source code distribution and server backups.
ZIP vs TAR.GZ
ZIP compresses each file individually, while TAR.GZ compresses the entire archive as a stream, often achieving better compression. TAR.GZ is preferred in Unix/Linux environments, while ZIP is more universal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use TAR.GZ for Linux/macOS compatibility, source code distribution, or when you need slightly better compression. Use ZIP for maximum cross-platform compatibility.