TGZ is the three-letter spelling of TAR.GZ — the same gzip-compressed tarball, the extension Unix short names and some tools prefer.
Typical use: Convert TGZ exactly like TAR.GZ — unpack, repack or inspect.
About the TGZ format
TAR.GZ はフォルダ構造を保つ TAR を gzip で圧縮した形式です。Linux やオープンソースの配布で最も一般的に使われます。
フォルダごとまとめて軽く送れるため、ソースコードやデータセットの配布に適しています。Windows でも一般的な展開ソフトで開けます。
Strengths
- ✓ フォルダ構造をそのまま保つ
- ✓ 圧縮率と速度のバランスが良い
- ✓ Linux で標準的に扱える
Limitations
- ✗ 7Z/XZ ほどは圧縮できない
- ✗ ファイルの一部だけを取り出しにくい
- ✗ Two-step format (tar + gzip)
- Compression
- gzip (DEFLATE)
- Encryption
- None
- Bundling
- TAR bundle, single stream
- Best for
- Source releases and backups
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Frequently asked questions
What is a TGZ file?
TGZ is the three-letter spelling of TAR.GZ — the same gzip-compressed tarball, the extension Unix short names and some tools prefer.
How do I convert TGZ files online?
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Is it safe to convert TGZ files here?
Yes. Every conversion is performed by your own device inside the browser — files never leave for a server, and the page keeps working even offline.
Which formats can TGZ convert to?
This page lists all 11 directions across documents, images, audio, video, spreadsheets and archives — each one is its own free converter page.