How to Convert TGZ to ZIP on iPhone
A .tgz file is exactly the same thing as a .tar.gz – a gzip-compressed TAR archive – with a shorter extension. Drop it below to repack it as a ZIP – right on your iPhone, without installing anything.
Drop a .tar.gz, .tgz or .tar file here
Nothing is uploaded · RAR and 7z aren't supported
Opened on your device. Your archive never leaves your browser.
Step by step: Convert TGZ to ZIP on iPhone
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Open this page in Safari (or Chrome) on your iPhone or iPad.
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Tap the box above and pick the file in the Files app. Attachments saved from Mail, Messages or Safari are usually in On My iPhone › Downloads.
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The archive is unpacked and repacked as a ZIP with the same folders and file names.
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Tap Download. Safari saves the file to Files › Downloads – tap the download arrow in the address bar to open it or share it.
Why convert to ZIP
- ZIP is the universal archive format: Windows, macOS, iPhone, Android and Chromebooks can all open it without extra apps.
- The folder structure inside the TGZ is kept exactly, so nothing gets flattened or renamed.
About TGZ files
- A .tgz file is exactly the same thing as a .tar.gz – a gzip-compressed TAR archive – with a shorter extension. npm packages and many Linux downloads use it.
Tips for iPhone
- There's no app to install from the App Store – the tool runs inside Safari, and the file never leaves your iPhone.
Frequently asked questions
Is a .tgz file safe to open?
Extracting an archive is safe in itself – nothing inside runs. Be careful with programs (.exe, .sh, .app) you then choose to open, as with any download.
Is there a size limit?
No fixed limit. Archives of hundreds of megabytes work on most computers; phones may struggle with very large ones because everything happens in memory.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs in your browser using your device's own processor, so your files never leave your device. You can even disconnect from the internet once the page has loaded.
Where does the converted file go on my iPhone?
Tap Download. Safari saves the file to Files › Downloads – tap the download arrow in the address bar to open it or share it.
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