How to convert TGZ to TXZ?
You can convert TGZ to TXZ with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose TGZ files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your TGZ's.
You can also click to select TGZ files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a TGZ file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with TGZ files to TXZ is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on TXZ from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's TXZ or something else.
- Download your TXZ files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted TXZ files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each TXZ.
On desktop platforms, you can download the TXZ files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the TXZ's with other apps.
About the formats
| Extension | tgz |
|---|---|
| Alternative extension | tar.gz |
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | Jean-loup Gailly, Mark Adler |
| Mime type | application/gzip |
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.| Extension | txz |
|---|---|
| Alternative extension | tar.xz |
| Category | Archive/Compression file formats |
| Developed by | Tukaani |
| Mime type | application/x-xz |
Description
A TXZ (or .tar.xz) file is a compressed tarball using the XZ compression method. Such archives are typically smaller in size than TGZ (.tar.gz) files because of XZ's higher compression ratio.Common questions about converting TGZ to TXZ
Can I convert TGZ to TXZ in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple TGZ's to TXZ's simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing TGZ's to convert to TXZ.
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 to TXZ, if its size is 1 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Premium you can convert big TGZ's, up to 1 gigabyte each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert TGZ files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Premium.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert TGZ files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Premium.
Is converting TGZ's to TXZ 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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How long does it take to convert TGZ to TXZ?
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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