What is a GZ file?
| File extension | .gz |
|---|---|
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | Jean-loup Gailly, Mark Adler |
| Mime type | application/gzip |
Format description
GZ is a file compressed with the standard gzip (GNU zip) compression algorithm. It is frequently used on UNIX and Linux systems.Common questions about GZ conversions
How to open a GZ file?
If you don't know how to view a GZ file, you can convert it to another format you already recognize. You can use MConverter for the conversion.
Can I convert GZ files in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple GZ files at once. You can even drag and drop folders containing GZ's.
Pasting GZ files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting GZ files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a GZ file, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big GZ's, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert GZ files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert GZ files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting GZ's safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your GZ files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your GZ's and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 11,818,309 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 11,818,309 files so far.
How long does it take to convert GZ?
For most archive files, the wait is often less than a minute. However, MConverter also supports converting larger archive files, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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