What is a TGZ file?
| File extension | .tgz |
|---|---|
| Alternative filename extension | .tar.gz |
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | Jean-loup Gailly, Mark Adler |
| Mime type | application/gzip |
Format description
TGZ or .tar.gz files are Linux/Unix tar archives which have been compressed. TGZ files utilize GNU ZIP compression, so that they take up less space.Common questions about TGZ conversions
How to open a TGZ file?
If you don't know how to view a TGZ file, you can convert it to another format you already recognize. You can use MConverter for the conversion.
Can I convert TGZ files in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple TGZ files at once. You can even drag and drop folders containing TGZ's.
Pasting TGZ files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting TGZ files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a TGZ file, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big TGZ's, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert TGZ 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 TGZ 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 TGZ's safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your TGZ 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 TGZ's and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
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Join thousands who have trusted us to convert over 11,818,376 files so far.
How long does it take to convert TGZ?
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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