Convert ZIP to TAR.GZ

Understanding ZIP and TAR.GZ file formats

The ZIP file format is a widely-used archive format that supports lossless data compression. It can contain one or more files or directories that may have been compressed. ZIP files are commonly used for reducing the size of files and for combining multiple files into a single archive.

The TAR.GZ file format is a combination of two types of files: TAR and GZ. TAR (Tape Archive) is used to collect multiple files into a single archive file, while GZ (GNU Zip) is used to compress the TAR file. This format is popular in Unix and Linux environments for distributing software packages.

How to convert ZIP to TAR.GZ

Converting a ZIP file to a TAR.GZ file involves two main steps: extracting the contents of the ZIP file and then compressing those contents into a TAR.GZ file. This can be done using various software tools.

Best software for ZIP to TAR.GZ conversion

One of the best software tools for converting ZIP to TAR.GZ is 7-Zip. It is a free and open-source file archiver that supports a wide range of file formats.

To convert using 7-Zip, follow these steps:

• Open 7-Zip and navigate to the location of your ZIP file.
• Select the ZIP file and click on File → Extract to extract its contents.
• Once extracted, select the extracted files or folder.
• Click on File → Add to archive.
• In the archive format options, select tar and click OK.
• After creating the TAR file, select it and click on File → Add to archive again.
• Choose gzip as the archive format and click OK to create the TAR.GZ file.

Alternative tools for conversion

Other tools that can be used for this conversion include WinRAR and PeaZip. Both offer similar functionality and support for multiple file formats.