Key Facts
- Category
- Conversion & Encoding
- Input Types
- file
- Output Type
- json
- Sample Coverage
- 4
- API Ready
- Yes
Overview
The TAR.GZ Archive Preview tool allows you to inspect the contents of compressed TAR.GZ or TGZ files instantly without needing to extract them to your local storage.
When to Use
- •When you need to verify the contents of a large archive before downloading or extracting it.
- •When you want to check for specific file paths or directory structures within a compressed package.
- •When you are managing disk space and want to avoid unnecessary extraction of large archive files.
How It Works
- •Upload your TAR.GZ or TGZ archive file to the tool.
- •The tool utilizes 7zip to scan the archive structure internally.
- •A structured list of all files and folders contained within the archive is displayed for your review.
Use Cases
Quickly auditing the contents of server backups or log archives.
Verifying that a build artifact contains all required files before deployment.
Checking the internal structure of downloaded software packages without cluttering your file system.
Examples
1. Verifying Backup Contents
System Administrator- Background
- An administrator has a 200MB server backup file and needs to confirm it includes the 'config/' directory before restoring it.
- Problem
- Extracting the entire archive takes too long and consumes unnecessary disk space.
- How to Use
- Upload the backup.tar.gz file to the preview tool.
- Outcome
- The tool displays the full file tree, allowing the administrator to confirm the presence of the 'config/' folder in seconds.
2. Checking Build Artifacts
Software Developer- Background
- A developer created a compressed build package and wants to ensure the 'dist/' folder contains the correct minified assets.
- Problem
- Manually extracting the package to check the file list is inefficient during the CI/CD verification process.
- How to Use
- Upload the build.tgz file to the tool to view the file list.
- Outcome
- The developer sees the list of files, confirming that all necessary assets are correctly bundled in the archive.
Try with Samples
fileVTT Subtitle Samples
Sample WebVTT subtitle files from simple to complex for subtitle previews, parser testing, conversion, and note handling
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Time Zone Workflow Scheduler ICS Samples
ICS files generated in the same structure returned by the Time Zone Workflow Scheduler, with multiple VEVENT meeting candidates exported from overlap windows
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PCAP Capture Samples
Downloadable PCAP capture files from simple to complex for protocol inspection, parser testing, and packet-analysis demos
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ASS Subtitle Samples
Sample ASS subtitle files from simple to complex for style-aware subtitle parsing, translation, conversion, and localization QA
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FAQ
Do I need to install 7zip on my computer?
No, the tool handles the processing on the server side using the necessary 7zip commands.
Are my files extracted during this process?
No, the tool only reads the file metadata and directory structure; no files are extracted or saved to your disk.
Is there a file size limit for previews?
Yes, the tool supports files up to 500MB to ensure stable and fast performance.
Can I view the contents of files inside the archive?
This tool provides a list of the files and folders within the archive, but it does not open or display the content of individual files.
Which archive formats are supported?
This tool is specifically optimized for TAR.GZ and TGZ archive formats.