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Compress to TAR.GZ

Packages the selection in a new TAR archive for tools and workflows that use TAR.

Illustration · Several inputs, one result

At a glance

Input
Select local files or folders in File Explorer.
Selection
At least 1 item
Result
Packages the selection in a new TAR archive for tools and workflows that use TAR. Source files stay unchanged.
Before it runs
You see the options and a preview first.
Pack
File Tools · Included in every installation

How it works

  1. Select local files or folders in File Explorer.
  2. Press Alt + Space and type “Compress to TAR.GZ”.
  3. Review the archive options and output before starting.
  4. Start the action and check the result.

A practical example

Bundle files for a TAR-based transfer workflow.

All actions in File Tools →
Add to ZIPCreates a new ZIP containing the existing archive entries plus the additional selection.Decode Base64Decodes Base64 text back into a new binary file and rejects malformed input.Encode as Base64Encodes each file as Base64 text in a new .b64 file; Base64 is not encryption.Create Checksum FileSaves SHA-256 or SHA-512 checksums in a new checksum file to help detect later changes.CompareCreates an HTML report comparing two text files line by line so differences are easier to inspect.Copy File NamesCopies the selected filenames to the clipboard so they can be pasted into a list.