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The TAR.GZ format

The classic Linux archive: first the files are joined into a TAR, then the whole is compressed with gzip. It usually compresses a little better than ZIP.

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Fact sheet

TAR.GZ

TAR archive compressed with gzip

Best for
Distributing source code, server backups.
Limits
To extract a single file you have to read the whole archive.
Type
compressed archive
Compression
gzip (Deflate)
Compatibility
Linux, macOS, Windows 10+
Extensions
.tgz .tar.gz
MIME type
application/gzip

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Questions about the TAR.GZ format

How do I open a TAR.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 TAR.GZ files have?

.tgz, .tar.gz. The MIME type is application/gzip.

Does converting a TAR.GZ lose quality?

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