.img extension file is usually a bitmap file. The image in this file can either be a graphic bitmap or a disc image. The .img extension is used by image files on the disk as well raw dumps of files from a magnetic or optical disc. The actual format of the contents of the files depends on the disk file system where the image is created. This is because the raw image comprises of a sector based binary copy of the source disk like FAT, NTFS, CD, DVD or Floppy Disk. Just like an ISO file, a physical copy of the disc is not required to be inserted in the CD-ROM drive to play the disc media as it can be done with the help of the .img file copied onto the computer if it contains an image of the disc.
The .tar filename was originally designed to be used as a TApe ARchiver to store entire file systems and files as single files on tape storage medium. It was designed by AT&T in 1979. Today, the format more commonly refers to an archive or collation of multiple files into a single file with the .tar filename extension. The format is an open source file archive format commonly associated with the UNIX tar command however other data compression tools are capable of effectively compressing and/or decompressing files saved with the .tar file format. Doing so typically adds the compression filename extension to the archive file for example .tar.bz2.
FreeFileConvert uses tuned encoding for IMG to TAR conversions, preserving clarity while trimming file size. Finished audio streams instantly across phones, tablets, desktops, and modern browsers without extra tweaks.
Upload IMG files from desktop, tablet, or cloud storage, queue multiple jobs, and let the converter finish autonomously. Return whenever convenient to download synchronized TAR results on any device you rely on.
Process up to 5 files sized 1000 MB per batch without splitting queues manually. Mixed-format uploads convert together, producing consistent TAR audio with dependable progress tracking.
It is possible that different formats could be used for .img extension files created by using different disc imaging programs. Hence, it is necessary to do a compatibility check before using these .img extension files between the various programs to protect the file from getting corrupt or rendering it unusable for future use. In simple terms, it means that a .img extension file is an exact replica of a specific disk. It can be used to backup the hard drive to be able to recover the data later in case the hard drive fails or can be used to create a copy of a program installation disk for future use in case the disk is lost.
The tar format is a popular means of digital distribution of multiple files over the internet. It should not be confused with compression/decompression format as tar is merely a tool to collate multiple files together. Combined with other compression tools and formats such as bzip2 or gzip, a tar file can then be compressed or decompressed as needed.
Upload your archive file in the IMG format from your device, Dropbox, or Google Drive.
Select TAR as the output format and click Convert. Adjust optional settings if needed.
Download the converted archive file. Each file stays available for up to 5 downloads.