How to convert GZ to CAB?
You can convert GZ to CAB with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose GZ files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your GZ's.
You can also click to select GZ files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a GZ file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with GZ files to CAB is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on CAB from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's CAB or something else.
- Download your CAB files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted CAB files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each CAB.
On desktop platforms, you can download the CAB files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the CABs with other apps.
About the formats
| 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.| File extension | .cab |
|---|---|
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | Microsoft |
| Mime type | application/vnd.ms-cab-compressed |
Format description
CAB is a Windows-specific archive format, similar to ZIP. Windows Cabinet files are often used for updating some system components and distributing device drivers.Common questions about converting GZ to CAB
Can I convert GZ to CAB in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple GZ's to CABs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing GZ's to convert to CAB.
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 to CAB, 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 to CAB 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.
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How long does it take to convert GZ to CAB?
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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