.gz
Gzip Compressed File
Archives·application/gzip
What is a .gz file
A single-file compression format common on Unix/Linux, frequently wrapping a .tar archive.
How to open a .gz file
7-Zipgzip (command line)The Unarchiver
Extension
.gz
Category
Archives
MIME
application/gzip
Other Archives formats
FAQ — .gz
What is a .gz file?
.gz is a Gzip Compressed File. A single-file compression format common on Unix/Linux, frequently wrapping a .tar archive.
What program opens a .gz file?
.gz files open with: 7-Zip, gzip (command line), The Unarchiver.
What is the MIME type of .gz?
The MIME type of .gz is "application/gzip" — the identifier browsers and servers use for this format.