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What is a GZ file?
GZ is a single-file compression format developed as part of the GNU Project. It uses the DEFLATE compression algorithm and is commonly used on Unix and Linux systems for reducing the size of files.
Unlike archive formats, GZ compresses only one file at a time. It is often paired with TAR (.tar.gz) to create compressed archives of multiple files and folders.
How to open GZ files
GZ files can be opened with 7-Zip, WinRAR, gzip (Linux/Unix), or macOS built-in tools. They're typically used to compress individual files.
Use AnyConv to extract or convert GZ files to a readable format online.
Key facts about GZ
- Full name: GZIP Compressed Archive
- Extension: .gz
- MIME type: application/gzip
- Developed by: GNU Project
- Initial release: 1992
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What is a ZIP file?
ZIP is one of the most widely used archive file formats. It compresses one or more files into a single container using lossless compression algorithms. ZIP files are commonly used for sharing and storing files efficiently.
Created in the late 1980s, the format is supported by virtually all operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Many apps can open or create ZIP archives without needing extra tools.
How to open ZIP files
ZIP files can be opened with built-in tools on Windows, macOS, and many Linux distributions. They’re also supported by 7-Zip, WinRAR, and countless other utilities.
You can extract or convert ZIP files online using AnyConv for convenience across devices.
Key facts about ZIP
- Full name: ZIP Archive
- Extension: .zip
- MIME type: application/zip
- Developed by: Phil Katz (PKWARE)
- Initial release: 1989
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- Do I need to register to convert GZ files?Not at all! You can convert GZ to ZIP without signing up or installing anything.
- Is it safe to convert GZ to ZIP on AnyConv?Absolutely. All GZ and ZIP files are securely handled and automatically deleted after 1 hour. Nobody can access your data.
- Will the quality change after converting GZ to ZIP?We do our best to preserve the original quality during GZ to ZIP conversion. The result is accurate and clean.
- How long does it take to convert GZ to ZIP?Most conversions from GZ to ZIP take just a few seconds — even for larger files.
- Can I upload more than one GZ file?Yes, batch conversion is supported. You can convert multiple GZ files to ZIP at once — fast and easy.
- What browsers support GZ to ZIP conversion?All modern browsers! Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — AnyConv runs online and supports converting GZ to ZIP on any platform.