How to Open TAR Archive Using C#
In order to view a tar archive, we’ll use
API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use API. It allows to open and view ZIP, TAR, 7ZIP, TAR, XAR, RAR file formats on .NET platform without installing any software like WinRAR or 7ZIP. Moreover, developers can convert archive to another format. To add the reference, Open
package manager, search for Aspose.ZIP and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.
Package Manager Console Command
PM> Install-Package Aspose.Zip
Steps to View Entries of TAR archive via C#
Opening TAR archive to review entries consist of following steps:
- Compose TAR archive, prepared for decompression. For this purpose supply the path to the compressed file within TarArchive constructor.
- Now Entries property of the TarArchive contains the list of TarEntry.
- Use Name property of TarEntry to find out the name and path of the entry. You can look at other properties for some more details.
TAR Viewer Requirements
Before executing the code below, please make sure that you have the following prerequisites on your system.
- Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with .NET Framework, .NET Core
- Development environment like Microsoft Visual Studio
- Aspose.ZIP for .NET DLL referenced in your project
- Add namespace in relevant class file
Open TAR Archive - C# code example
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