Opening a TAZ File

The TAZ file type is primarily associated with tar.

TAZFile Extension TAZ
 File extension: TAZ
File type:  compressed archive file

What is a TAZ file

TAZ files mostly belong to tar by Nokia Bell Labs. TAZ files are compressed archive files native to Unix environment. TAZ file format is also sometimes expressed as TAR.Z file symbolizing that it is a combination of TAR and Z files. TAZ file format is expressed alternatively using the TZ file extension.

  • Features: Z files are compressed files that have been used in the initial days for backing up data from a Unix machine onto a magnetic tape. On Unix machines, it is a necessary practice to archive data into a single file before proceeding to compress it. The tar command is used in such instances to archive numerous data files into a single archive file, called the tarball or tar, (short for tape archive) before proceeding to the compression phase. These files end in the TAR file extension. The TAR archive file can be compressed into a TAR.Z /TAZ file using the Unix shell compression tool called compress. LZW compression algorithm is employed here and it results in the formation of a compressed archive file with the extension TAR.Z/TAZ.
  • Adoption: Although many tools exist for opening TAZ files on Windows operating systems, 7-zip is one of the most popular ones that can decompress them. B1 Free Archiver can be used for the same purpose on Macs and other devices with iOS.

How to open TAZ files

You need a suitable software like tar to open a TAZ file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your TAZ file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a TAZ file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to extract texts from TAZ files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

You can extract texts from TAZ file or capture a preview screenshot using our online TAZ file viewer:
  1. To do this, click the button "Choose your .taz file to view" on this page.
  2. Your TAZ file will then be displayed in the browser.
  3. Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
  4. Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
  5. Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert TAZ files:

  1. tar by Nokia Bell Labs
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. TAZ files are often referred to as tar compresseds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. compress (compressed archive file) by Spencer Thomas
    compress is a Unix utility for file compression developed by Spencer Thomas. The utility is limited to the compression of data and does not have archiving features. A file archived using tar and compressed using the compress utility has the TAZ extension. TAZ is a combination of TAR and Z, which are the extensions of tar archives and files compressed using compress, respectively. This file format may also use the extensions TZ or TAR.Z. This file format is classified as Compressed. Related links: compress on Wikipedia, compress in The Open Group Base Specifications, Decompress Files Using uncompress
  3. PeaZip (compressed archive file) by Giorgio Tani
    PeaZip is an open-source security-focused file archiving tool that also allows users to encrypt and split files. It stands for Pack, Encrypt, Authenticate. PeaZip supports several archive formats, including TAZ. A file archived using tar and compressed using the compress utility has the TAZ extension. TAZ is a combination of TAR and Z, which are the extensions of tar archives and files compressed using compress, respectively. This file format may also use the extensions TZ or TAR.Z. This file format is classified as Compressed. Related links: PeaZip Repository, PeaZip on Wikipedia, Open TAZ and TAR Files in PeaZip
  4. WinZip (compressed archive file) by Corel
    WinZip is a file compression and archiving software from Corel. It supports multiple archive formats, including TAZ. A file archived using tar and compressed using the compress utility has the TAZ extension. TAZ is a combination of TAR and Z, which are the extensions of tar archives and files compressed using compress, respectively. This file format may also use the extensions TZ or TAR.Z. This file format is classified as Compressed. Related links: WinZip on Wikipedia, Open TAZ Files with WinZip

Technical Data for TAZ File Extension

File classification:
Compressed
Related files:
tar, tgz, gz, bz2, tbz2, ar, zip
Related links:
tar on Wikipedia, tar Manual for Linux, How to Unpack TAZ Files, GNU Version of tar, FreeBSD tar Manual
Mime type:
application/x-tar

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: File.Taz, FileType: ZipGenius Taz File, AppName: ZipGenius 1.4 Service Release 3
ProgramID: PowerDesk Archive, FileType: PowerDesk Archive, AppName: PowerDesk
ProgramID: PowerDesk.Archive, FileType: PowerDesk.Archive, AppName: PowerDesk
EXEFile: PDExplo.exe
ProgramID: PowerDesk.Archive, FileType: PowerDesk.Archive, AppName: PowerDesk Pro
ProgramID: WinZip, FileType: WinZip File, AppName: WinZip
EXEFile: winzip32.exe
ProgramID: WinZip, FileType: WinZip File, AppName: WinZip Executable
EXEFile: winzip32.exe
ProgramID: ZipMagic TAZ
ProgramID: File.Taz
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ZipGenius 5\zipgenius.exe -open %1
ProgramID: PAGZIP
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PowerArchiver\POWERARC.EXE %1
ProgramID: PowerDesk.Archive
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ontrack\PowerDesk\PDExplo.exe %1
ProgramID: PowerDesk.Archive
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\VCOM\PowerDesk\PDExplo.exe %1
ProgramID: WinRAR
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe %1
ProgramID: WinRAR
EXEFile: E:\WinRar 3.4\WinRAR.exe %1
ProgramID: WinZip
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SHAREW~1\WINZIP\winzip32.exe %1
ProgramID: WinZip
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WINZIP\winzip32.exe %1
ProgramID: ZipZag.taz
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ZipZag\zipzag.exe %1
ProgramID: WinZip
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\WINZIP~1.1FR\winzip32.exe %1
ProgramID: File.Taz
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\!Ute\ZipGenius 5\zipgenius.exe -open %1
ProgramID: ACDSee.TAZ
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\ACDSee.exe %1
ProgramID: NetZIPFileType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Netzip Classic\Netzip.exe %1
ProgramID: IZArc
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IZARC\IZARC.EXE %1
ProgramID: QZ4..taz
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QuickZip4\QuickZip.exe %1
ProgramID: Qzip.taz
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QuickZip\Quickzip.exe %1
ProgramID: IZArcTAZ
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IZArc\IZArc.exe
ProgramID: ICEOWSDoc
EXEFile: rundll32 %SystemRoot%\system32\ShellExt\IceGUI.dll,RouteTheCall
ProgramID: PowerDesk.Archive
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PowerDesk\PDExplo.exe
ProgramID: PAGZIP
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Accessories\PowerArchiver\POWERARC.EXE
ProgramID: File.Taz
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ZipGenius 6\zipgenius.exe -open
ProgramID: ACDSee 9.0.taz
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\9.0\ACDSeeQV.exe
ProgramID: 7-Zip.taz
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\7-Zip\7zFM.exe
ProgramID: ACDSee 7.0.taz
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\7.0\ACDSee7.exe
ProgramID: IZArcTAZ
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IZArc\IZArc.exe
ProgramID: LhaplusArchive_taz
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Lhaplus\Lhaplus.exe
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a taz compressed archive file is a special file format by Nokia Bell Labs and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with TAZ files

  • Associate the TAZ file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open compressed archive files. Because only the current version supports the latest TAZ file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Nokia Bell Labs manufacturer website after an available tar update.
  • To make sure that your TAZ file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .TAZ file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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