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Basic information about TGZ file

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

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

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

1.Detail information about TGZ file extension: Gzipped Tar File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert TGZ files
File type	Gzipped Tar File	Category	Compressed Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	TGZ file is a Gzipped Tar File. A TGZ file is a Unix .TAR archive compressed with Gnu Zip (.GZIP) compression to reduce the file size. It is commonly used on Unix and Linux systems and was originally created as the shorthand version of the compound extension .TAR.GZ.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows WinRAR 5 Corel WinZip 21 7-Zip Zipeg ALZip PeaZip PowerArchiver
macOS	Apple Archive Utility Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16 Incredible Bee Archiver Zipeg iArchiver StuffIt Expander The Unarchiver
Linux	tar gunzip pkgtool Gzip Xarchiver
Android	File Viewer for Android ZDevs ZArchiver

How to convert TGZ files to another file format?

There are 10 records in our database eligible for TGZ files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve TGZ to another files conversion, you may use the option.

TGZ to APK	TGZ to CAB	TGZ to DEB	TGZ to PDF
TGZ to PKG	TGZ to RAR	TGZ to RPM	TGZ to SLP
TGZ to TAR	TGZ to ZIP

How to convert another files to TGZ file format?

There are 7 records in our database eligible for another files to TGZ file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to TGZ conversion, you may use the option.

DEB to TGZ	PKG to TGZ	SLP to TGZ	RPM to TGZ
TAR to TGZ	IGZ to TGZ	GZI to TGZ

Can't open a TGZ 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.TGZ”。

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 TGZ extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the TGZ 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.