CPIO to TAR Converter

Convert CPIO to TAR online quickly and easily. Just upload your file, convert it, and download the TAR in seconds.

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What is CPIO ?

CPIO is a Unix archive format used to bundle files and their metadata into a single archive, commonly found in Linux initramfs images, RPM packages, and Unix system backups.

CPIO format  ▶

What is TAR ?

The TAR file format, short for 'Tape Archive', is a widely used method for collecting multiple files into a single archive file. It is commonly used in Unix and Linux environments for file backup and distribution purposes.

TAR format  ▶

How to Convert CPIO to TAR in Just a Few Steps

  1. Upload your CPIO file
    Drag and drop your CPIO file, click 'Select Files' to upload from your device, or import directly from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or paste a URL.
  2. Choose TAR as output format
    The converter is preset to TAR, but you can select any other output format before converting.
  3. Adjust settings (optional)
    If you like, tweak output options such as resolution, quality, or compression before converting.
  4. Convert the file
    Click the 'Convert' button. The conversion takes only a few seconds.
  5. Download your converted file
    Download the converted file to your device, or save it directly to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.

Start converting CPIO to TAR now — it’s fast, safe, and completely online!