.TAR-Z File

.tar-z is TAR compressed archive

Key Features: .TAR-Z File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.tar-z
Format	N/A
Created by	Tar-z
Category	Archive and compressed

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What is an .TAR-Z file?

The tar-z file extension is associated with the TAR (tape archive) an archive file format and archiving software created especially for Unix operating system. The .tar-z file stores compressed .TAR archive.

MIME types:
application/x-tar

How to open:

Most file archivers should have no trouble with TAR-Z formats and decompress them with ease.

How to convert:

Probably cannot be converted to other formats.

Tar-z

Archive and compressed

N/A

How to solve problems with TAR-Z files

Associate the TAR-Z file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any TAR-Z file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.TAR-Z files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the TAR-Z file, then click "Open with" > "Other...". Then choose another program and check the "Always Open With" box. Linux: Right click on the file, and select "Open with" and choose another program. iPhone: Tap the file. If you do not see an app to open the file, then tap Share "Share" and choose an app. Alternatively, save the file. Then open the Files app Files app. There long-press on the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. Then tap "Share" and select an app. Android: Tap the Settings icon on your smartphone, then tap on the Apps section. There tap the Options icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to change the default apps.
Update your software that should actually open .TAR-Z is TAR compressed archive. Because only the current version supports the latest TAR-Z file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Tar-z manufacturer website after an available .TAR-Z is TAR compressed archive update.
To make sure that your TAR-Z file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.