GZ to ZIP Converter
Convert a GZ compressed file to a convenient ZIP archive while retaining the decompressed file and its original filename.
Drop your GZ files here
Up to 50MB per file.
Files are encrypted and auto-deleted after conversion
How to Convert
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Upload your GZ files
Drag and drop or select GZ files from your device. You can upload multiple files at once.
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Create the new archive
Start the conversion to unpack the GZ safely and package the original files and folders in a genuine ZIP archive.
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Download ZIP files
Download the completed ZIP archive with its folders and filenames preserved.
Why convert GZ to ZIP?
GZ is a gzip-compressed file commonly used for Unix, Linux, software, and data-transfer workflows. Converting it to ZIP creates a widely supported archive that opens natively on common desktop and mobile systems, ready for workflows that use the destination format.
ZIP opens without extra software on Windows, macOS, iPhone, iPad, Android, and Linux.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is inside a GZ file?
A GZ file normally contains one compressed file. The converter decompresses that file and places it in a ZIP archive.
Will the original filename be retained?
Yes. The decompressed file keeps the name indicated by the uploaded GZ filename.
Is GZ the same as TAR.GZ?
A GZ normally compresses one file, while TAR.GZ combines many files in TAR before applying Gzip. Use the TAR.GZ to ZIP converter for .tar.gz or .tgz files.
Can I convert several GZ files?
Yes. Add multiple GZ files and convert them in one batch.
Can Windows open the ZIP output?
Yes. ZIP files open directly in current Windows versions and other common operating systems.