Convert TAR to RAR

Understanding TAR and RAR file formats

TAR (Tape Archive) is a file format used to collect multiple files into a single archive file, often used for distribution or backup purposes. It does not compress the files, but simply bundles them together.

RAR (Roshal Archive) is a proprietary archive file format that supports data compression, error recovery, and file spanning. It is widely used for compressing files to reduce storage space and for secure data transfer.

How to convert TAR to RAR

Converting a TAR file to a RAR file involves extracting the contents of the TAR archive and then compressing them into a RAR archive. This can be done using various software tools.

Best software for TAR to RAR conversion

WinRAR is one of the best software options for converting TAR files to RAR. It is a powerful archive manager that can handle a wide range of archive formats.

Steps to convert using WinRAR

1. Download and install WinRAR from the official website.
2. Open WinRAR and navigate to the location of your TAR file.
3. Select the TAR file and click on File → Open archive.
4. Extract the contents of the TAR file to a desired location.
5. Navigate to the extracted files, select them, and click on File → Add to archive.
6. In the archive options, choose RAR as the archive format.
7. Click OK to create the RAR archive.

Alternative software options

Other software options include 7-Zip and PeaZip, both of which are free and support a wide range of archive formats, including TAR and RAR.