Basic information about GZ2 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension GZ2（*.GZ2 or *.gz2）, 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 GZ2 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the GZ2 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GZ2 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GZ2 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GZ2 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the GZ2 file?
  • How to open a GZ2 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a GZ2 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a GZ2 file?
  • How to convert GZ2 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to GZ2 file format?


1.Detail information about GZ2 file extension: Misnamed BZ2 File

File type Misnamed BZ2 File Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description GZ2 file is a Misnamed BZ2 File. Compressed file that actually should use the .BZ2 file extension; used on Unix-based systems and mistakenly named with the ".gz2" extension, likely because the user thought it was related to the .GZ format; should be renamed as a ".bz2" file and opened with a bzip2 compatible utility.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GZ2 files

Windows		 Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows
Corel WinZip 21
7-Zip

macOS		 Apple Archive Utility
The Unarchiver
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16

Linux		 bzip2
Archive Manager



Can't open a GZ2 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.GZ2”。

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 GZ2 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support GZ2 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 GZ2 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 GZ2 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a GZ2 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 GZ2 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the GZ2 file is damaged.
  • Whether the GZ2 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the GZ2 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the GZ2 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the GZ2 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a GZ2 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a GZ2 file.

If the GZ2 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.