How to Extract a TAR File on Linux: 9 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Extract a TAR File on Linux: 9 Steps (with Pictures)
How to Extract a TAR File on Linux: 9 Steps (with Pictures)

Table of contents:

Anonim

Extract files from any TAR archive, whether compressed (GZip) or not, with the following command.

Step

Extract Tar Files in Linux Step 1
Extract Tar Files in Linux Step 1

Step 1. Open Terminal

Extract Tar Files in Linux Step 2
Extract Tar Files in Linux Step 2

Step 2. Enter

tar

.

Extract Tar Files in Linux Step 3
Extract Tar Files in Linux Step 3

Step 3. Press SPACEBAR

Extract Tar Files in Linux Step 4
Extract Tar Files in Linux Step 4

Step 4. Press

-x

.

Extract Tar Files in Linux Step 5
Extract Tar Files in Linux Step 5

Step 5. If the TAR file you want to extract is compressed with GZip (marked with.tar.gz or.tgz extension), press

z

.

Extract Tar Files in Linux Step 6
Extract Tar Files in Linux Step 6

Step 6. Press

f

.

Extract Tar Files in Linux Step 7
Extract Tar Files in Linux Step 7

Step 7. Press SPACEBAR

Extract Tar Files in Linux Step 8
Extract Tar Files in Linux Step 8

Step 8. Enter the name of the file you want to extract

Extract Tar Files in Linux Step 9
Extract Tar Files in Linux Step 9

Step 9. Press Enter

Tips

  • To display the progress of the file extract process, add

    v

  • on the options list.

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