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Tar Archive Processor

Process compressed data with Tar and the selected archive settings. Choose the input and archive options, then download the processed result.

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Process compressed data with Tar and the selected archive settings. Choose the input and archive options, then download the processed result.

This tool runs open-source code from CyberChef by GCHQ (Apache License 2.0). See open-source credits.

Tar Archive Processor packs one input file into a tarball.

It returns a tar file. The operation runs in your browser. Processing runs in the browser.

Instructions

  1. Provide file or files for this tool.
  2. Choose one input file.
  3. Set the archive filename.
  4. Inspect the tar entry after creation.

Example

Input: a small text file

Settings: Tar Archive Processor: Filename: sample.txt.

Result: It returns a tar file. The operation runs in your browser.

Limits

  • Tar Archive Processor: Multiple files are not supported.
  • Tar Archive Processor: Tar packs data but does not compress it.
  • Tar Archive Processor: The filename is archive metadata, not filesystem validation.

Questions

What input does Tar Archive Processor accept?

Tar Archive Processor accepts binary data or a selected file.

Which settings does Tar Archive Processor provide?

Tar Archive Processor provides controls for Filename.

What does Tar Archive Processor return?

Tar Archive Processor returns File. Packs the input into a tarball. No support for multiple files at this time.