ezyZip the simple archive tool
uploading

Compression instructions below

How do I create tar.zst file?

Below are step by step instructions for creating tar.zst archives using ezyZip.
  1. To add files to your tar.zst archive, you have two options:
  2. (Optional) Set the desired compression level by clicking the down arrow next to "Create TAR.ZST File" button.
  3. Click "Create TAR.ZST File". It will start compressing the files.
    Save the created tar.zst file to local drive
  4. Click "Save TAR.ZST File" to save the archive to selected destination folder.

    Save the created tar.zst file to local drive

How do I create tar.zst archive from a folder?

Create a TAR.ZST archive that includes all the contents of your selected folder, including any subfolders and their files. Simply click the folder button and ezyZip will archive your entire folder structure while maintaining the original organization. You can then drag & drop more files & folders as you wish to expand your archive with additional content.

Select folder

How do I convert Dropbox files to tar.zst?

  1. Click on the Dropbox logo () in the file selector button.

    Select from Dropbox

  2. The Dropbox file chooser will appear. You will need to authorise access to ezyZip the first time.
  3. Once you have selected the file(s), they will appear in the listing. Follow the instructions above to compress the files.
  4. To save the resulting TAR.ZST file to Dropbox, click on "Dropbox" dropdown under the "Save TAR.ZST File" button. This will require authorisation the first time you run it.

    The file will be stored in /Apps/ezyZip folder.

What operating system and browser does ezyZip support?

ezyZip is an online tool that supports any OS that can run a modern browser. We have tested it to work with Windows, MacOS, Linux (e.g. Ubuntu, Mint, Debian), Android, ChromeOS (Chromebook), iOS (iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch).

We are continuously updating the system, so ensure you are using the latest version of one of the popular browsers or their variants. (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera).

Please let us know via the feedback form if you have any issues.

What is a tar.zst file?

A TAR.ZST file combines the TAR archiving format with Zstandard compression. Files are first collected and organized using TAR, maintaining their directory structure and metadata, then compressed with Zstandard, Facebooks efficient compression algorithm. This combination provides both reliable archiving and fast, effective compression.

This format is particularly valuable when both archiving and high-performance compression are needed. Zstandard typically offers better compression ratios than GZIP with significantly faster compression and decompression speeds, making TAR.ZST ideal for backing up large datasets, software distribution, or any situation requiring efficient storage of multiple files. When creating TAR.ZST archives with ezyZip, date information is not included and empty directories are not added to the resulting archive file.

What is ezyZip?

ezyZip is a collection of online file management tools, including this free tar.zst file creation utility. Unlike other online file compression tools, ezyZip runs locally in your browser, ensuring your privacy is protected. You can create tar.zst archives quickly and securely without uploading your files to a server.