Uniform Standard Tape Archive
USTAR is a file extension for Uniform Standard Tape Archive Format files, compatible with Mac OS and Windows. The ustar extension is used for the Uniform Standard Tape Archive format, a subset of the ...
General Information
| Title | USTAR File Extension |
| Extension | .ustar |
| Full Form | Uniform Standard Tape Archive |
| File Type | Archive File |
| Developer | IEEE P1003.1 |
| MIME Type | application/x-ustar |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data archiving |
| Additional Functions | File storing, Consolidation |
| Features | Metadata, Portability |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High compression |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, Extractable |
Use Cases
| Backup Storage | Yes |
| Data Transfer | Yes |
| Software Distribution | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Archive bombs, Malware |
| Best Practices | Scan for viruses, Use reliable software |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1988 |
| Standardization | POSIX.1 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tar, .tar.gz, .tgz |
