TAR on Mac
Short answer: Yes. ZipGood can create, open and extract TAR archives on macOS, including .tar.gz and .tgz files.
What is TAR?
TAR (Tape Archive) is a Unix archive format that bundles many files and folders into a single file while preserving permissions and directory structure. TAR itself does not compress data, so it is usually combined with GZIP, BZIP2 or XZ — for example .tar.gz.
ZipGood and TAR
ZipGood can create TAR archives and open and extract existing TAR archives, including compressed TAR variants such as .tar.gz and .tgz.
TAR capabilities in ZipGood
| Capability | Supported |
|---|---|
| Create | Yes |
| Open | Yes |
| Extract | Yes |
| Encrypt | Not documented |
| Split volumes | Not documented |
TAR capability detail
Yes. ZipGood can create, open and extract TAR archives on macOS, including .tar.gz and .tgz files.
For a step-by-step walkthrough, see How to Compress Files on Mac .
TAR: frequently asked questions
Can ZipGood open TAR files?
Yes. ZipGood can open and extract TAR archives on macOS.
Can ZipGood create TAR files?
Yes. ZipGood can create TAR archives.
How do I create, open and extract a TAR file on Mac?
Install ZipGood from the Mac App Store, then drag your files onto the ZipGood window, select TAR and click Compress. See the linked guides below for a full walkthrough.
Sources
- ZipGood on the Mac App Store Level 1
- ZipGood Product Description Level 2
- ZipGood Support Documentation Level 3
Product facts on this page were last verified on October 2, 2026.