TARDIST Converter

Convert TARDIST files online for free


Drop or upload your .TARDIST file

How to convert your TARDIST file

  1. Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your TARDIST file.
  2. You'll see a preview.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.

Convert TARDIST to another file type

The converter easily converts your TARDIST file to various formats—free and online. No Windows or extra software needed.

Convert a file to TARDIST

The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the TARDIST file type—in the best quality.


About TARDIST files

TARDIST files are archive packages primarily used on UNIX systems, associated with IRIX operating systems. These files are essentially compressed archives, similar to .tar.gz, used for software distribution and installation. They contain a collection of files bundled together, making it easier to manage and distribute software packages.

Converting TARDIST files to more common formats like TAR, ZIP, or GZ can be challenging due to their specific use case and compatibility issues with modern systems. Software such as GNU Tar and 7-Zip can be used to extract and convert TARDIST files. However, manual conversion might require a deeper understanding of command-line tools and UNIX-based environments.

Common conversion formats include:

While converting, consider the compatibility of the target format with your operating system. Missing dependencies or incorrect extraction can lead to data loss or software malfunctions.

Using TARDIST files can be cumbersome due to their limited support on non-UNIX systems and the technical expertise required for handling them. This is why we recommend using the free and easy online conversion service at Convert.Guru. Simply drag-and-drop your TARDIST files onto the webpage to convert them to your desired format, hassle-free. Experience safe, reliable, and user-friendly conversion without needing in-depth technical knowledge.

Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your TARDIST file.



The TARDIST Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our TARDIST converter.