GZ File Extension

GZ file extension is created by The GNU Project, also known as Gnu Zipped Archive. GZ has been classified as Common File Types. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open GZ files in gzip program.

Gnu Zipped Archive File Type

Gnu Zipped Archive File Type

Extension	.gz
Developer	The GNU Project
Popularity	Very Common Common Average Uncommon Rare 5.0 (387 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	application/x-compressed
Default Program	gzip
Category	Common File Types
Format	Binary
Updated	12/1/2024

What is a GZ File Type?

Gzip is generally installed on most Unix operating systems and recognized by most file decompression utilities for Mac, Windows and Unix. Although similar to .ZIP files, Gzip compression should not be confused with ZIP compression.

Gzip compression compressed .TAR files are known as tarballs, tarballs, tarballs, tarballs, tarballs, tarballs, tarballs, tarballs, tarballs, tarballs, tarballs, etc. These files need to be decompressed, then developed at the beginning; help from the TAR utility. It is commonly found on Unix systems.

Free online GZ Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .GZ (Gnu Zipped Archive) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to GZ, merge, split and compare the GZ files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

GZ Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Gnu Zipped Archive .GZ File Extensions while opening the .GZ files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open GZ Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Gnu Zipped Archive on your system such as gzip.
2. Associate default Gzip gzip program for *.gz (Gnu Zipped Archive) files.
   
   

   Associate GZ Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.GZ (e.g example.gz) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Gzip gzip program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .gz files.
   
   

   Associate GZ Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.GZ (e.g example.gz) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Gzip gzip program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .gzip extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related GZ File Extensions

GZ default file extension is .GZ and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for GZ File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the GZ files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open GZ File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	ACD Systems ACDSee 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	ESTsoft ALZip 8 for Windows	Freeware	ESTsoft
	Igor Pavlov 7-Zip 16 for Windows	Open Source	7-Zip
	PeaZip 5 for Windows	Open Source	PeaZip
	Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 2010 for Windows	Commercial	Smith Micro
	E-merge WinAce 2 for Windows	Shareware	E-merge
	WinMount International WinMount 3 for Windows	Commercial	WinMount International
	RARLAB WinRAR 5 for Windows	Shareware	RARLAB
	Corel WinZip 25 STANDARD for Windows	Commercial	Corel

Open GZ File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Apple Archive Utility 10 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple
	Smith Micro Stuffit Deluxe Mac 16 for MacOs	Commercial	Smith Micro
	Corel WinZip Mac 8 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel

Open GZ file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	bzip2 000 for Linux	Free	bzip2
	gzip 000 for Linux	Free	gzip
	PeaZip 5 for Linux	Open Source	PeaZip

Open GZ file on Web

	Software	License	Developer

Open GZ file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer

Open GZ file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	RARLAB RAR for Android 5 for Android	Freeware	RARLAB

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About GZ - Gnu Zipped Archive

Updated 12/1/2024

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