The GZ format

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

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Fact sheet

GZ

gzip

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
MIME type: application/gzip
Since: 1992

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Questions about the GZ format

How do I open a GZ file?

Usually a double click is enough: operating systems and the most common programs recognise it. If the program or website you use won’t accept it, you can convert it here to a more common format, for example ZIP.

What extension do GZ files have?

.gz. The MIME type is application/gzip.

Does converting a GZ lose quality?

The content is preserved; layout and style details may change between different formats.