Archive format
.tar
Unix archive format that bundles files without compression.
- Category
- Archive
- Best for
- Unix backups and pipelines
- Extension
- .tar
When to use it
Use TAR when unix backups and pipelines. It is the right pick whenever those constraints apply.
When to avoid it
Reach for an alternative format in the archive category when your workflow has different priorities — see related formats below.
Related archive formats