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.tar

Linux Tarball

A sample TAR archive file bundling multiple files without compression, the standard archive format on Unix/Linux.

.tar

Linux Tarball

archive file · 2.5 MB

A sample TAR archive file bundling multiple files without compression, the standard archive format on Unix/Linux.

Format
TAR
Size
2.5 MB
MIME
application/x-tar
Bytes
2,621,440
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File Details

File Name
Linux Tarball.tar
Format
TAR
File Size
2.5 MB
Category
Archive
MIME Type
application/x-tar
License
Free for testing

About TAR Files

The TAR format is commonly used in the archive category. TAR files are supported by a wide range of applications and tools. This sample file is a valid, well-formed example with proper headers and metadata, designed for testing file upload/download functionality, validating parsers and converters, QA automation, and learning about the TAR file format structure. All files on File Examples are free to download without registration.

Common Use Cases for .tar Files

  • Testing file upload and download functionality in web and mobile applications
  • Validating TAR parsers, converters, and rendering engines
  • QA and automated testing in CI/CD pipelines
  • Prototyping applications that process archive files
  • Learning about the TAR file format structure and metadata