File Extension Library


.GZIP File Extension

  • Category: Compressed Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .GZIP files and how to open them?

Can't open .GZIP file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .GZIP file.

What is a .GZIP file extension?

.GZIP file extension has been classified as Compressed Files. The format of .GZIP file is Binary

.GZIP is Gnu Zipped File

Compressed archive created using the Gnu gzip compression algorithm; gzip (GNU Zip) is an open source compressor included with many Unix systems.

More information is available at the gzip home page.

Gnu zipped files more often use the .GZ extension.

List of all softwares that can open the Gnu Zipped File
Windows
File Viewer Plus
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows
Corel WinZip 23
7-Zip
Rar Zip Extractor Pro
Mac
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16
Apple Archive Utility
Keka
Linux
gzip
Xarchive
Android
File Viewer for Android

How to fix problems with .GZIP files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .GZIP files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .GZIP file format
  2. You need to check the .GZIP file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)