TGZ is a TAR archive compressed with gzip, the same format as TAR.GZ with a shorter extension. The TAR keeps folders and Unix permissions; gzip makes it smaller. TGZ files can be saved as ZIP, 7Z, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, TAR.XZ, RAR, and most of these conversions run right in your browser, so your files stay on your device.
What is a TGZ file?
TGZ – Tar compressed with gzip. TGZ is a TAR archive compressed with gzip, the same format as TAR.GZ with a shorter extension. The TAR keeps folders and Unix permissions; gzip makes it smaller.
How to convert a TGZ file
- Click Select File, or drop your .tgz files anywhere on this page.
- Pick the format you want next to each file, for example ZIP.
- Click Convert, then Download when it's done.
TGZ at a glance
| TGZ | |
|---|---|
| Type | Compressed TAR archive |
| Holds | Many files and folders |
| Compression | Deflate |
| Encryption | None |
| Created by | — |
| Best for | Shipping software and backups on Linux and macOS |
Frequently asked questions
What is a TGZ file?
TGZ is a TAR archive compressed with gzip, the same format as TAR.GZ with a shorter extension. The TAR keeps folders and Unix permissions; gzip makes it smaller.
How do I open a TGZ file?
Archive programs such as 7-Zip open many formats. Without one, open it on our Extract TGZ Files page to see what's inside and save the files you need, or convert it to ZIP here: Windows, macOS and Linux all open ZIP files by themselves.
Is converting TGZ files free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my TGZ files uploaded anywhere?
Files up to 200 MB never leave your device: ConvertKitty runs 7-Zip inside your browser. Only larger files, or formats your browser cannot handle, are sent to our server, over an encrypted connection, and deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The button says "Upload and convert" whenever that happens.
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