GZ
Compressed Files

.GZ File

GZ is a compressed archive file format used to bundle and reduce the size of one or more files.

About the .gz file

GZ is a compressed archive file format used to bundle and reduce the size of one or more files. Files in this category are typically used for compressed files and may be opened, edited or converted using the tools on this site.

Common uses

  • Belongs to Compressed Files
  • Viewable in-browser
  • Editable in-browser
  • Convertible to other formats

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GZ file FAQ

A .gz file belongs to the Compressed Files category. GZ is a compressed archive file format used to bundle and reduce the size of one or more files.

You can open .gz files directly in your browser using our online viewer above — no software install needed.

Yes. Use our online editor above to edit .gz files with syntax highlighting, undo and export.

Use the converter options above to change .gz into zip, tar, gz and more.