How to open .tar file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .tar file. The full name of the file is Consolidated Unix File Archive. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.The developer of this format is Jean-loup Gailly.

Programs using this file extension: .tar

The file extension .tar can be used by another programs. If you have some useful information about .tar file type that may help other users HowOpen.org, please send them to us and we’ll update our database.

Visiting our website you are probably asking yourself:

• What application can open .tar file?
• How to open .tar file?
• What is .tar file?
• How can I convert .tar file?
• Where can I find informations about .tar file extension? (for example on the File Extension website)

We hope we have given you enough informations about this file type. Otherwise you can search some informations about .tar extension on Wikipedia.org.