GZIP Compressed File
GZ is a compressed single-file format often used with TAR archives (as .tar.gz).
How to open a .gz file
- gunzip (command line)
- 7-Zip
Common uses
- Compressing log files
- Packaging software for Linux
Technical details
| MIME type | application/gzip |
|---|---|
| Category | Archive |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows (with tools) |
Info on this page is for general guidance and may vary depending on the software version or platform.