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Basic information about GZ file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension GZ（*.GZ or *.gz）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the GZ file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the GZ file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GZ file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GZ file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GZ file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the GZ file?
How to open a GZ file?
What programs do I need to open a GZ file?
What programs help to create and edit a GZ file?
How to convert GZ files to another file format?
How to convert another files to GZ file format?

1.Detail information about GZ file extension: Gnu Zipped Archive

Software programs that will open, edit or convert GZ files
File type	Gnu Zipped Archive	Category	Compressed Files
Developer	The GNU Project	File format	Binary
Description	GZ file is a Gnu Zipped Archive developed by The GNU Project. A GZ file is an archive file compressed by the standard GNU zip (gzip) compression algorithm. It contains a compressed collection of one or more files and is commonly used on Unix operating systems for file compression.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows Corel WinZip 21 WinRAR 5 E-merge WinAce Acubix PicoZip 7-Zip PeaZip ALZip IZArc Zipeg ZipZag
macOS	Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16 Incredible Bee Archiver Apple Archive Utility iArchiver The Unarchiver
Linux	gzip Xarchive Ark PeaZip
Android	File Viewer for Android RARLAB RAR

How to convert GZ files to another file format?

There are 8 records in our database eligible for GZ files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve GZ to another files conversion, you may use the option.

GZ to ARJ	GZ to IMG	GZ to JPEG	GZ to PDF
GZ to XCF	GZ to XJT	GZ to Z	GZ to ZIP

How to convert another files to GZ file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for another files to GZ file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to GZ conversion, you may use the option.

Can't open a GZ file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.GZ”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the GZ extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support GZ file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of GZ files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a GZ file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a GZ file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a GZ file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the GZ file is damaged.
Whether the GZ file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the GZ file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the GZ file format is incompletely.
Whether the GZ file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a GZ file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a GZ file.

If the GZ file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.