Back to Formats
.TAR · Tape Archive File
Application
About the .tar format
TAR is the standard archive format on Unix/Linux systems, combining multiple files into one without compression. Use OpenFiles to open and browse TAR files for free on macOS, Windows, and Linux.
File Details
- Extensions
- .tar
- MIME Types
- application/x-tar
- Categories
- Application
How to Open .tar Files
- 1
Download and install OpenFiles from the official website.
- 2
Launch OpenFiles and open your .tar file via File > Open or drag and drop.
- 3
Your file will open in the appropriate viewer for viewing and editing.
Supported by
Open Folder
Tool
FAQ
Use OpenFiles to open and browse the contents of .tar archive files for free.
.tar is a Unix archive format that bundles multiple files into one, typically used in combination with gzip or bzip2 compression.
Related Formats
Download OpenFiles
AI-native file manager for macOS, Windows and Linux.
Download Free