TAR Viewer Online — Free TAR & TAR.GZ Archive Explorer | Online Gallery
Open and browse TAR & TGZ Linux packages without terminal commands. Inspect POSIX ustar TAR archives and compressed .tar.gz / .tgz packages with file preview, search, and individual file extraction.
What is TAR Archive Viewer and what does it do?
The TAR & TAR.GZ Archive Inspector unpacks Unix tape archives and compressed packages with instant file preview.
- Browse files and directories inside .tar and .tar.gz archives.
- Preview text and image files directly in browser.
- Download individual extracted files.
How does TAR Archive Viewer work?
Decompresses gzip streams via fflate and parses 512-byte POSIX ustar tar blocks in memory.
100% private: all processing happens locally in your browser using client-side WebAssembly, WebCrypto, WebAudio, and HTML5 Canvas. Your files are never uploaded to any server.
Who needs TAR Archive Viewer?
Linux Users & Developers
Inspect tarballs and npm/pip packages on Windows or mobile devices without command line.
Supported file formats
TAR & TAR.GZ Archive Inspector (.tar, .tgz) opens and processes the following file extensions directly in your browser:
.tar.gz.tgz.tar.gzHow to use TAR Archive Viewer — step by step
- 1
Open TAR Archive
Drop your .tar, .tgz, or .tar.gz file.
- 2
Browse File Hierarchy
Inspect file sizes, folder structures, and modification times.
- 3
Preview & Save
Preview text/images in-browser or download specific files.
Frequently asked questions
Does it decompress gzip files automatically?
Yes, gzipped tarballs (.tar.gz and .tgz) are decompressed automatically via fflate.
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