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Introduction
Have you came across a file with the .gz extension, but it is a file you have never seen before? You most likely know what the file is, but you might be unsure on how to open it. Fear not, in this article we will show you how to easily open the .gz file in few simple steps on various systems.
What is a .GZ file?
The .GZ file extension comes from Gnu Zipped Archive. The creator of this file extension is The GNU Project. The file has the binary format, and it is a
What to know
There are currently 8 software that can open the .gz file on 3 platforms.
How to open a .GZ file?
Below you can find an easy to understand, step-by-step guide to open the .GZ file on your operating system/device.
How to open a .GZ file on Windows (7, 8, 10)
The .gz file can be opened in 4 steps on Windows.
1. The first step is to download the
Step 2: Locating your .GZ file
2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Step 3: Choose “Open with”
3. In the third step, after locating your file, right click on it and click “Open with”.
Step 4: Choose the software and click ok
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the PeaZip software you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Windows.
How to open a .GZ file on Mac
Below you can see a visual guide on how to open the .gz file on Mac in 4 easy steps.
1. The first step is to download the
Step 2: Finding your .GZ file
2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Step 3: Clicking “Open with”
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Choosing the software to open your file
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the Corel WinZip Mac software you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Mac.
How to open a .GZ file on Linux
Below you can see a visual guide on how to open the .gz file on Linux in 4 easy steps.
1. The first step is to download the
Step 2: Locate the .GZ file
2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.
Step 3: Hover over the “Open with” button
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Open the file choosing the software
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the PeaZip software you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Linux.
Still cannot open the .GZ file?
If you are still unable to open the .GZ file, it might be because you are trying to open the wrong one. The .GZ file extension is similar to other file extensions such as:
Conclusion
In this article you have learned how to open the .GZ file with the
