What’s next
Load the image with Docker
After the Docker image tar downloads, load the image from the tar with docker load.
Docker save online
Download a Docker image as a docker save tar in the browser, choose an architecture, and load the
image from the tar later with docker load, without Docker Engine.
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Enter an image, choose an architecture, and export a Docker-compatible image tar.
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Frequently asked questions
How does it work?
It runs in the browser: the page fetches the Docker image, stores the layers locally, and builds a
docker save tar file you can download.
Check registry access and use a proxy if needed. Resolve the manifest and platforms. Download the layers. Build the tar.
Can I save a Docker image to a tar file here?
Yes. This page turns a public Docker or OCI image into the same kind of tar archive you would get from
docker save, then downloads that tar directly from the browser.
Why is a proxy sometimes needed?
Some registries allow direct browser requests, but others block the CORS headers or blob downloads needed to fetch image layers. When that happens, this tool retries those registry requests through the proxy and keeps the rest of the download flow the same.
Is this tool open source?
Yes. The browser app and Cloudflare Worker proxy are available on GitHub.
Is this like docker save or docker export?
This tool is closer to docker save. It rebuilds an image tar with the image config and layers, so you
can load it later with docker load. It does not export a flattened container filesystem like
docker export.
Can I use private images?
Yes, if the registry accepts username and password style credentials. Open the lock button in the image field, add the registry credentials there, and this page will use them for the registry or token requests it needs. They stay in this browser tab only and are not saved.
Registries that require SSO, MFA, device login, or a custom web login flow can still fail, so public or basic credentialed registries are the best fit.
Can I save a Docker container with this?
No. This tool works with images, not running containers. If you need to save a running container, you usually
want docker commit first, or docker export if you need a flattened container filesystem.
Does this work with GHCR, Quay, and other OCI registries?
Yes. Public registries that speak the standard OCI or Docker Registry API are the best fit, including Docker Hub, GHCR, Quay, and similar registries. Some registries need the proxy because they block part of the browser-side request flow.
Can I use the downloaded tar with Docker Desktop, Colima, and Rancher Desktop?
Yes. The downloaded archive is meant for docker load, so it should work anywhere that command works,
including Docker Desktop, Colima, Rancher Desktop, and a normal Docker Engine install.
Which browsers work best?
Desktop Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari are the best fit. iPhone and iPad browsers are more limited and may need an extra save step.
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