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How to Convert Tgz to ZIP?
- Click the “Choose TGZ Files” button and select your TGZ file
- Click on the “Convert” button to start the conversion
- When the status changes to “Done”, click the "Download ZIP" button
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This tool supports converting many types of Tgz to ZIP. Convert ZIP, 7Z, RAR, TAR, TARGZ AND GZ to ZIP.Best Tgz Converter
Convert your Tgz with perfect quality, size, and compression. Plus, you can also batch convert Tgz using this tool.Free & Secure
Our Tgz Converter is free and works on any web browser. We guarantee file security and privacy. Files are protected with 256-bit SSL encryption and automatically delete after a few hours.What is a TGZ File?
A TGZ (.tar.gz) file is a TAR archive compressed using Gzip, commonly used in Linux and Unix systems. TGZ files can contain multiple files and directories, and after being compressed with Gzip, the file size is usually significantly reduced. This format is widely used for software distribution, backup, and data transfer. TGZ files leverage both packing and compression techniques to reduce storage space and improve file transfer efficiency. Many open-source projects and software packages are distributed in this format, making it easy for users to download and install. TGZ files can be extracted using various tools such as 7-Zip, WinRAR, PeaZip, or the tar -xzf command on Unix/Linux systems.
How to Open and Extract a TGZ File?
To open and extract a TGZ file, you can use a variety of free and commercial software tools. The most popular choice is 7-Zip, an open-source and completely free utility that handles TGZ files effectively. Another widely used option is WinRAR, which also supports TGZ files despite not being the official tool. For cross-platform compatibility, PeaZip is an excellent alternative, offering a user-friendly interface and support for numerous formats. Linux users can utilize the command-line tool tar -xvzf filename.tgz to extract TGZ files. Regardless of the tool you choose, the process is straightforward: simply double-click the file or right-click and select 'Extract Here'. If you need to create new TGZ files, the command line tool tar czvf filename.tgz folder/ is recommended for its advanced feature set.
- Developed by: GNU Project
- Initial Release: 1992
- Useful links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tar_(computing)
What is a ZIP file?
ZIP is a widely used compression format originally developed by Phil Katz in 1989. ZIP supports lossless compression and allows multiple files and folders to be packaged together. It is commonly used for file storage, transfer, and backup. The ZIP format has excellent compatibility, with almost all operating systems and file managers supporting ZIP files out of the box. Additionally, ZIP files support password protection and file encryption, ensuring data security. ZIP format is not only used by individuals but is also widely adopted by software and applications, making it easy for users to download and install software packages.
- Developed by: Phil Katz
- Initial Release: 1989
- Useful links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZIP_(file_format) https://pkware.com/zip https://www.win-rar.com/ https://www.7-zip.org/ https://www.winzip.com/ https://www.peazip.org/
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