Tar Gz Extractor
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Tar Gz Extractor
Used to extract files from a .tar.gz (gzipped tar archive), the standard compressed archive format on Linux and macOS.
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About Tar Gz Extractor
Tar Gz Extractor is used to extract files from a .tar.gz (gzipped tar archive), the standard compressed archive format on Linux and macOS. It first decompresses the Gzip layer, then unpacks the TAR archive's file entries in your browser. .tar.gz and .tgz are the same format — both can be extracted with this tool. Tar Gz Extractor runs free in your browser at abovetool.com — no signup required.
How to use
- Paste text or upload files depending on the tool.
- Click the primary action to minify, gzip, zip, estimate, or generate config.
- Copy or download results — processing stays in your browser.
Features
- Text minify, gzip probes, ZIP create/inspect/extract
- Ratio and bandwidth estimates with local CompressionStream
- Config sketches for nginx, Apache, Express, Vite, and more
- Dedicated gzip/CSS/font/PWA tools keep their own UIs
Frequently asked questions
What does Tar Gz Extractor do?
Tar Gz Extractor is used to extract files from a .tar.gz (gzipped tar archive), the standard compressed archive format on Linux and macOS.
How does Tar Gz Extractor work?
It first decompresses the Gzip layer, then unpacks the TAR archive's file entries in your browser.
Any tips for using this tool?
.tar.gz and .tgz are the same format — both can be extracted with this tool.
Is Tar Gz Extractor free on AboveTool?
Yes. Tar Gz Extractor is free to use on abovetool.com with no account required.