GNU Tar Archive File
General Information
| Title | GTAR File Extension |
| Extension | .gtar |
| Full Form | GNU Tar Archive File |
| File Type | Compressed Archive File |
| Developer | GNU Project |
| MIME Type | application/x-gtar |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store files |
| Additional Functions | Compression, Archiving |
| Features | File grouping, Tar format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High compression |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With software |
Use Cases
| Backup | Yes |
| Data Transfer | Yes |
| Software Distribution | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File tampering |
| Best Practices | Verify integrity, Secure transfer |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Latest Version | Depends on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tar, .tar.gz, .tgz, .tar.bz2 |
