How to Convert RAR to TAR — Quick & Free
Fast, instant RAR to TAR conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .rar file and get .tar in seconds.
Batch Settings
Some metadata may not survive
Your RAR file may contain file attributes, recovery records metadata. TAR has limited or no support for these metadata types. Location data (GPS), camera settings, and color profiles may be stripped during conversion.
Vous avez des fichiers compressés au format RAR et souhaitez les convertir en TAR ? Que ce soit pour des raisons de compatibilité avec des systèmes Unix/Linux, pour simplifier l'archivage de projets complexes ou pour préparer des envois volumineux, la conversion de RAR à TAR est une opération courante. Notre outil en ligne vous offre une solution simple et efficace pour transformer vos archives RAR en paquets TAR, préservant ainsi l'intégrité de vos données tout en facilitant leur manipulation ultérieure. Fini les tracas de compatibilité : en quelques clics, vos fichiers sont prêts à être utilisés dans l'environnement de votre choix, que vous soyez professionnel, étudiant ou particulier. Découvrez la facilité d'une conversion rapide et sécurisée.
- Archivage de dossiers administratifs (Québec)
- Partage de jeux de données scientifiques (Suisse)
- Livraison de maquettes de design (France)
Dans les milieux académiques et de la recherche francophones, particulièrement en Suisse et au Canada, le format TAR est souvent privilégié pour l'échange de gros volumes de données, sa simplicité et sa compatibilité avec les systèmes de calcul haute performance étant des atouts majeurs par rapport au RAR.
About RAR to TAR Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert RAR to TAR online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .rar file to CocoConvert, pick TAR as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. RAR is a proprietary archive format known for higher compression than ZIP. TAR is a Unix archiving format that bundles files without compression. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Full Name: RAR uses RAR Archive, while TAR uses Tape Archive. Compression: RAR uses Lossless, while TAR uses None (uncompressed). Typical File Size: RAR uses varies (typically 20–50% compression ratio), while TAR uses same as contents (no compression).
Your RAR file is decoded and re-encoded as TAR. Converting RAR to TAR maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
CocoConvert runs entirely online — no software to install, no account to create. Your files are encrypted during upload (TLS), processed on isolated servers in Germany, and permanently deleted after 24 hours. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and all mobile browsers.
Need to convert more than one file? Free users can do 5 per hour. Pro gets 100 per hour with files up to 5 GB each.
How to Convert RAR to TAR
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1. Upload RAR
Drop your .rar file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select TAR
Choose .tar from the output dropdown. Settings are pre-configured for best results.
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3. Convert
One click. The server handles all the heavy lifting using FFmpeg and Sharp.
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4. Download
Your .tar file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert RAR to TAR
Your RAR file is decoded and re-encoded as TAR.
Your RAR file is uploaded and the format is validated
The file content is decoded into its raw representation
The data is re-encoded in TAR format with optimal settings
The converted file is ready for download
RAR vs TAR — Detailed Comparison
| Feature | .RAR | .TAR |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | RAR Archive | Tape Archive |
| Compression | Lossless | None (uncompressed) |
| Typical File Size | varies (typically 20–50% compression ratio) | same as contents (no compression) |
| Platform Support | Very Wide | Very Wide |
| Browser Support | none | none |
| Year Created | 1993 | 1979 |
| Open Standard | No | Yes |
Should You Convert RAR to TAR?
When to Convert
- ✓When you specifically need a TAR file for your workflow
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RAR to TAR conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free RAR to TAR conversion with generous daily limits — 25 minutes of processing time and up to 5 files per hour (250 MB each). Pro plans remove these limits.
How fast is RAR to TAR conversion?
Most files convert in 2–10 seconds depending on size. Large archive / compression files may take 30 seconds. Batch jobs process in parallel for maximum speed.
What happens to my files after conversion?
Your uploaded RAR file and the converted TAR file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting RAR to TAR lose quality?
Converting RAR to TAR maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert TAR back to RAR?
Yes, CocoConvert supports TAR to RAR conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.
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