GZ File: What is it?

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GZ File Summary

The GZ File Extension has one primary file type, Gnu Zipped Archive format, and can be opened with twelve distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Igor Pavlov (7-Zip software). The majority of GZ files are considered Compressed Files.

File Extension GZ is supported by Windows, Android, and Linux operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The GZ File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about GZ files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your GZ file.

Low
File Type Popularity
762
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

File Status

26

November

2018

Updated

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Kinds of GZ Files


Dominant GZ File Type

.GZ
File Name:.gz
Group:Gnu Zipped Archive

The GZ file is an archive file compressed by the standard GNU zip (gzip) compression algorithm.GZ file contains a group of compressed files.The GZ file was developed by the Gnu Project for use on Unix operating systems in order to compress large files.GZ file supports Mac and Windows operating systems.GZ file enables the user to compress it into much smaller files.

Author: GNU Project
File Category:Compressed Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gz

Software Programs That Open The Gnu Zipped Archive:


7-Zip by Igor Pavlov

Windows
Android
Linux

WinRAR by Eugene Roshal

Windows
Mac
Android
Linux

Apple Archive Utility by Apple

Mac

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe by Smith Micro Software

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

Corel WinZip 21 by Corel

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

WinAce by e-merge GmbH

Windows

PeaZip by Open Source

Windows
Linux

Incredible Bee Archiver by Incredible Bee Ltd

Windows
Mac

Xarchiver by SourceForge

Linux

Ark by Interscape

Linux

Acubix PicoZip by Acubix

Windows

Gzip by GNU Project

Linux

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GZ File Popularity


Operating System Rankings

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)

Top Devices

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


GZ File Complications


Troubles Opening GZ Files

7-Zip Disappeared

You attempt to load your GZ file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The GZ File Extension". Customarily, this means that 7-Zip is not installed on %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: If you don't have 7-Zip installed, and you know of another program to open your GZ file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


7-Zip Requires Update

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of 7-Zip installed that's incompatible with your Gnu Zipped Archive type. If you do not have the proper version 7-Zip (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. Your Gnu Zipped Archive file was probably created by a newer release of 7-Zip than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the GZ file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Summary: Not having the right 7-Zip version on your computer can cause problems opening GZ files.


Other GZ File Opening Causes

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of 7-Zip will resolve your issue. If you are continuing to have errors with loading GZ files, other external issues might be to blame. Additional factors include:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for GZ
  • Corruption of the GZ file description inside the Registry
  • Corrupt install of 7-Zip or other GZ-related program
  • The GZ itself is corrupted
  • Your GZ has adversely impacted by malware
  • Hardware associated with GZ has outdated drivers
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Gnu Zipped Archive format

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