How to Open a TAR.GZ File on Android

A .tar.gz file is a TAR archive compressed with gzip – the standard way Linux software, code projects and server backups are packaged. Drop it below to see what's inside and save any file – right on your Android phone, without installing anything.

Drop a .zip, .tar.gz, .tgz, .tar or .gz file here

Nothing is uploaded · RAR and 7z aren't supported

Opened on your device. Your archive never leaves your browser.

Step by step: Open a TAR.GZ File on Android

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    Open this page in Chrome (or any browser) on your Android phone or tablet.

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    Tap the box above. Android opens its file picker – use Images, Recent or Browse to find files from Gallery, Downloads or Google Drive.

  3. 3

    Every file inside is listed, with the total size.

  4. 4

    Download all the files (or, in Chrome and Edge on a computer, save them straight into a folder). Tap Download. The file lands in your Download folder – open it from Files by Google or Chrome's Downloads list.

What you can do with the contents

  • See what's inside before saving anything, then save every file in one go.
  • Folders inside the archive are kept, so files stay organised.

About TAR.GZ files

  • A .tar.gz file is a TAR archive compressed with gzip – the standard way Linux software, code projects and server backups are packaged. Phones and older versions of Windows can't open it without an extra app.

Tips for Android phone

  • No app from the Play Store needed, so there are no extra permissions, ads inside an app or storage used.

Frequently asked questions

Is a .tar.gz 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 Android phone?

Tap Download. The file lands in your Download folder – open it from Files by Google or Chrome's Downloads list.

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