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Convert GZ to ZIP

Convert a GZ archive to ZIP: the files are extracted and repacked in the new format, keeping their names and dates.

Drop your files hereor (GZ and over 40 other formats). You can also paste an image.No upload: everything happens on your device

How to convert GZ to ZIP

  1. Add your GZ files

    Drag one or more GZ files onto the dashed area, or tap it to pick them from your device.

  2. Choose ZIP and the options

    ZIP is already selected; the options hold the settings that matter for this conversion.

  3. Convert and download

    Press “Convert to ZIP”. When it’s done, download the files one by one or all together in a ZIP archive.

Good to know. Password-protected archives are not supported.

GZ and ZIP compared

Source format

GZ

gzip

It compresses a single file, with no folders. It’s used for logs, database backups and web transfers.

Best for
Shrinking a text file, log or dump.
Limits
It holds only one file: for groups of files you need a TAR.GZ or a ZIP.
Type
single compressed file
Compression
Deflate
Compatibility
Linux, macOS, Windows 10+
Extensions
.gz
Since
1992
All about the GZ format

Target format

ZIP

ZIP archive

The most compatible archive format: it gathers files and folders into a single compressed package that every system can open without installing anything.

Best for
Sending many files together, attachments, quick backups.
Limits
It compresses less than newer formats such as 7z.
Type
compressed archive
Compression
Deflate
Compatibility
built into Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Extensions
.zip
Since
1989
All about the ZIP format

Questions about GZ and ZIP

Are my GZ files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion from GZ to ZIP happens entirely in your browser, using your device’s computing power. Files aren’t sent or stored anywhere: when you close the page they’re gone from memory too.

How many files can I convert at once?

Up to 100 files at a time. There’s no fixed size limit: it depends on your device’s memory. On smartphones it’s best to work in smaller batches with heavy files such as videos.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes, with up-to-date Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet. On phones, converted files end up in the Downloads folder or the Files app.

Do I need an internet connection?

Only to open the page (and, the first time, to download the components needed for that type of file). After that the conversion keeps working even if the connection drops.

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