The table below provides some useful information about the .gz extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .gz file?
- What program do I need to open a .gz file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .gz?
- How can I convert .gz file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .gz
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .gz files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .gz |
|---|---|
| Type: | Gzip Compressed File |
| Category: | Archive |
| Mime type: | application/x-gzip |
| Description: | |
| The Gzip file format holds a single compressed file. Gzip (GNU zip) is a compression utility designed to be a replacement for unix compress. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | gzip |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| WinRAR |
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| Aliases: | |
| gzi, gzip | |
| Related extensions: | |
| arc, arj, bli, cab, dca, hyp, ipk, kgb, lg, lzh, lzma, mou, rk, rkv, rz, wrz | |
Recommended software for .gz files
Cannot open .gz files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.gz files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.
