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When sending folders and multiple files between computers, it's helpful to compress them into a single archive. This saves space, lets you transfer just one item instead of many, and makes it easier to resume in case the task is suspended for some reason.

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In Terminal, you can use the GNU tar command to compress and uncompress files and folders. The usual file extension for a compressed tar archive is .tgz, although you might also see files ending with the .tar.gz extension. If the archive isn't compressed, it usually just ends in .tar.

Tip: It's easier to compress or uncompress files directly in the Finder (it's recommended that you use the tar command in Terminal only if you specifically need to create a tar archive). See Compress or uncompress files and folders.

Create a compressed tar archive

  • In the Terminal app on your Mac, enter the tar command, then press Return.

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    The z flag indicates that the archive is being compressed, as well as being combined into one file. You'll usually use this option, but you aren't required to.

    If it's a large folder, you may want to monitor the process by adding the v flag:

    % tar -czvf LotsOfFiles.tgz LotsOfFiles

Uncompress a tar archive

To uncompress a tar archive on your Mac, do one of the following:

  • In the Terminal app on your Mac, enter the tar command with the x flag, then press Return. To see progress messages, also use the v flag. For example:

  • In the Finder on your Mac, double-click the tar file.

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About the App

  • App name: gnu-tar
  • App description: GNU version of the tar archiving utility
  • App website: https://www.gnu.org/software/tar/

Install the App

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  1. Press Command+Space and type Terminal and press enter/return key.
  2. Run in Terminal app:
    ruby -e '$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)' < /dev/null 2> /dev/null
    and press enter/return key.
    If the screen prompts you to enter a password, please enter your Mac's user password to continue. When you type the password, it won't be displayed on screen, but the system would accept it. So just type your password and press ENTER/RETURN key. Then wait for the command to finish.
  3. Run:
    brew install gnu-tar

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Done! You can now use gnu-tar.

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