.tar
Tape Archive
Archives·application/x-tar
What is a .tar file
A Unix archive that bundles files without compression — often paired with gzip (.tar.gz).
How to open a .tar file
7-Ziptar (command line)The Unarchiver
Extension
.tar
Category
Archives
MIME
application/x-tar
Other Archives formats
FAQ — .tar
What is a .tar file?
.tar is a Tape Archive. A Unix archive that bundles files without compression — often paired with gzip (.tar.gz).
What program opens a .tar file?
.tar files open with: 7-Zip, tar (command line), The Unarchiver.
What is the MIME type of .tar?
The MIME type of .tar is "application/x-tar" — the identifier browsers and servers use for this format.