.tar Tar archive
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/x-tar |
|---|---|
| Description | Tar archive |
| Category | Archives & packages |
| Other extensions | .gem, .gtar |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .tar file?
A .tar file is a “Tar archive” (MIME type application/x-tar).
How do I open a .tar file?
With an archive tool such as 7-Zip (Windows) or the built-in archive manager on macOS or Linux. On the command line, use tar, unzip or 7z depending on the format.
How can you tell a genuine .tar file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.tar shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .tar?
The MIME type is application/x-tar. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-tar .tar; in nginx: types { application/x-tar tar; }.