Convert GZ to ZIP Online
GZ files are the standard compression format on Linux but Windows users cannot open them without special software. Converting to ZIP makes your compressed files accessible to everyone.
Our converter handles GZ files and also tar.gz (tarballs) and produces standard ZIP output accessible on any system.
What is GZ?
GZ (Gzip) is the standard compression format on Linux and macOS command-line systems. It is created using the gzip utility and is the most common way to compress files on Unix systems.
GZ files cannot be opened by Windows without additional software like 7-Zip. On Mac, GZ files are supported natively, but the content may still be unfamiliar to non-technical users.
What is ZIP?
ZIP is supported natively by Windows, macOS, and Linux without any additional software. It is the universal archive format that every user can open with a double-click.
Converting GZ to ZIP makes your compressed content accessible to any user regardless of their operating system or technical knowledge.
Why Convert GZ to ZIP?
Windows Native
ZIP opens with a double-click on Windows without any additional software.
Universal Sharing
ZIP is the standard format for email attachments with compressed files.
Email Friendly
ZIP is the standard format for email attachments with compressed files.
Familiar Format
Most users know how to open ZIP files - GZ is unfamiliar outside Linux communities.
How to Convert GZ to ZIP
Upload GZ
Select your.gz or.tar.gz file.
Choose ZIP output
Select ZIP as your output format.
Convert
Click convert to repack your archive as ZIP.
Download ZIP
Save your ZIP file for sharing with any user.
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GZ has better compression than ZIP
Gzip typically compresses better than ZIP's DEFLATE. The ZIP will be slightly larger.
tar.gz (tarballs) also supported
Files ending in.tar.gz or.tgz are also supported and will be repacked as ZIP.
Consider 7Z for better compression
7Z achieves better compression than both GZ and ZIP while remaining freely accessible.
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