XAR Converter
Convert XAR files online for free
Drop or upload your .XAR file
How to convert your XAR file
- Click Select File above, and choose your XAR file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert XAR to another file type
The converter easily converts your XAR file to various formats—free and online. No WinRAR or extra software needed.
- XAR to ZIP
- XAR to RAR
- XAR to 7Z
- XAR to TAR
- XAR to GZ
- XAR to BZ2
- XAR to XZ
- XAR to LZMA
- XAR to CAB
- XAR to ACE
- XAR to ARJ
- XAR to LHA
Convert a file to XAR
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the XAR file type—in the best quality.
- XXE to XAR
- 7Z to XAR
- Z to XAR
- PAK to XAR
- LHA to XAR
- DEB to XAR
- UUE to XAR
- TAR to XAR
- LZH to XAR
- ZIP to XAR
- PKG to XAR
- RAR to XAR
About XAR files
XAR files are a type of archive file used by Mac OS X and macOS. They are similar to ZIP files, but use a different compression algorithm. XAR files are used to store multiple files and folders in a single file, making them a convenient way to store and share data. However, XAR files are not as widely used as ZIP files, and may not be supported by some applications.
XAR files can be converted to other file formats, such as ZIP, TAR, GZIP, BZIP2, and 7Z. Software such as 7-Zip, WinZip, and Keka can be used to convert XAR files. It is important to consider the compatibility of the output file format with the application you are using to open the file. For example, some applications may not be able to open a ZIP file, and you may need to use a different format such as TAR or GZIP. Additionally, some XAR files may be encrypted, which can make conversion more difficult.
Using XAR files can have some drawbacks. They are not as widely supported as ZIP files, and some applications may not be able to open them. Additionally, XAR files can be more difficult to convert than ZIP files. For these reasons, it is often easier to use an online website such as Convert.Guru to convert XAR files. Convert.Guru is free and easy to use, and can quickly convert XAR files to a variety of other formats.
The XAR Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best XAR converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.