Convert RAR to TAR.GZ

Understanding RAR and TAR.GZ file formats

RAR is a proprietary archive file format that supports data compression, error recovery, and file spanning. It is commonly used for compressing and splitting large files into smaller parts. TAR.GZ is a combination of two formats: TAR (Tape Archive), which bundles multiple files into a single archive, and GZ (Gzip), which compresses the TAR archive. This format is widely used in Unix and Linux environments for packaging and compressing files.

Why convert RAR to TAR.GZ?

Converting RAR to TAR.GZ is useful when you need to extract files from a RAR archive and repackage them in a format that is more compatible with Unix-based systems or required by certain software deployment processes.

How to convert RAR to TAR.GZ

There is no direct conversion from RAR to TAR.GZ. The process involves two main steps:

1. Extract the contents of the RAR archive.
2. Create a new TAR.GZ archive from the extracted files.

Best software for RAR to TAR.GZ conversion

PeaZip is a free, open-source file archiver that supports both RAR extraction and TAR.GZ creation. It is available for Windows and Linux.

Steps using PeaZip:

1. Open PeaZip and use File → Open to select your RAR file.
2. Extract the contents to a folder using Extract.
3. Select the extracted files, then choose Add to archive.
4. Set the archive format to TAR, then compress the TAR file using GZ compression.

Alternatively, on Linux, you can use the command line:

unrar x archive.rar
 tar -czvf archive.tar.gz extracted_folder/

Summary

To convert RAR to TAR.GZ, extract the RAR archive and repackage the files into a TAR.GZ archive using tools like PeaZip or command-line utilities. This ensures compatibility with Unix-based systems and streamlines file distribution.