Learn how to open and unzip a file with the TGZ extension using mobile applications and computers
You can open a TGZ file on PC or mobile with the help of file decompression applications. The TGZ extension is a compact form of TAR.GZ, where the TAR format groups multiple items into a single file, and Gzip (GZ) compresses that file.
The format is commonly used in systems Unix and Linux to package and compress files simultaneously and make it easy to send multiple documents at once.
How to open a TGZ file
Learn how to open TGZ files using different applications for Android, iOS, windows and macOS.
On Android
You can use the ZArchiver app to open a TGZ format file on Android. Follow these steps to perform the operation:
- Download and open the ZArchiver app (Android);
- Navigate to the folder where the TGZ file is located;
- Tap the file to view options;
- Select “Extract Here” or “Extract To” to set another destination;
- Confirm to complete the operation.
On iOS
On the iPhone system, an alternative to opening TGZ files is to use the iZip app. Check it step by step::
- Download and open the iZip app (iOS);
- Access “File” to view your files;
- Locate the TGZ file;
- Tap “Open” to view the contents;
- Choose “Extract” to unzip the file.
On Windows
Windows 11 natively supports several file formats, including TGZ. However, older versions of operating system require the installation of decompression applications such as WinZip and 7-Zip. Here’s how to use the BreeZip option to open a TGZ file:
- Install and open the BreeZip app (windows);
- Navigate to the folder where the file is located;
- Select the TGZ file;
- Click “Extract”;
- Choose the destination location and confirm the operation.
On macOS
macOS supports TGZ files natively, but you can also use The Unarchiver for more features and management. Follow these steps:
- Install and open the Unarchiver app (MacOS);
- Associate the TGZ extension in the “Settings” of the app;
- Double-click the TGZ file you want to open;
- The file will automatically extract to the same folder.
See also how to zip files and folders with native Windows and macOS features.
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