How to convert GZ to RAR?
You can convert GZ to RAR 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 RAR is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on RAR from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's RAR or something else.
- Download your RAR files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted RAR files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each RAR.
On desktop platforms, you can download the RAR files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the RARs 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 | .rar |
|---|---|
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | Eugene Roshal |
| Mime type | application/vnd.rar |
Format description
RAR files are archives with one or more compressed files inside. Typically, the RAR compression algorithm produces smaller files when compared to ZIP, as it offers a higher lossless compression ratio.Common questions about converting GZ to RAR
Can I convert GZ to RAR in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple GZ's to RARs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing GZ's to convert to RAR.
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 RAR, 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 RAR 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 14,958,178 files so far.
Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 14,958,178 files so far.
How long does it take to convert GZ to RAR?
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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