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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 5.0 (387 Votes)
Mime Type application/x-compressed
Default Program gzip
Category Common File Types
Format Binary
Updated 11/1/2024

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.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open GZ File on Windows

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

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen GZ File on Mac OS

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

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen GZ file on Linux

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

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen GZ file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen GZ file on iOS

Software License Developer

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen GZ file on Android

Software License Developer
RARLAB RAR for Android image. 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.

GZ file extension icon image.About GZ - Gnu Zipped Archive

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Updated 11/1/2024


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