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Decompress a GZIP file

Expand a GZIP stream and download its decompressed bytes.

  1. 1Add files
  2. 2Options
  3. 3Convert
  4. 4Save
No installation · Processed in your browser

Preparing the converter…

Add your GZ, GZIP filesDrop files here or choose them from your device.Drop here to add your files. Choose GZ, GZIP files GZ, GZIPFilesNo fixed byte cap · browser memory and format limits apply
Choose a file to check its format and size.

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Supported formats and settings

Input formats
GZ, GZIP
Output formats
Files
Per-file limit
Current device memory
Total selected-file limit
Estimated by file count and format
Number of selectable files
1–1

Recommended input total: 16 MiB on mobile / 64 MiB on desktop. Low memory can reduce the effective limit.

Your files are not uploaded to a conversion server. A new result is created in your browser.

How to use this tool

  1. Choose files in GZ, GZIP format. Maximum files per batch: 1.
  2. Check the input format and file order, then start processing.
  3. Download the Files result and check its content and quality.

What this tool does

  • Expand a GZIP stream and download its decompressed bytes.
  • Read GZ, GZIP input and save the Files result as a new file.

Limitations

  • A .tar.gz expands to a TAR file; this tool does not also unpack the TAR entries.

Frequently asked questions

Decompress a GZIP file — What should I check before using this tool?

A .tar.gz expands to a TAR file; this tool does not also unpack the TAR entries.

Which files can I choose?

Choose files in GZ, GZIP format. Maximum files per batch: 1.

How can I adjust the result?

The input is checked and processed without additional settings.

When is this useful?

Restore the original bytes of a GZIP stream. The restored format still needs an appropriate reader.

Input and result example

report.txt.gz → report.txt

Examples illustrate the workflow; actual size, support and recognition depend on the source and settings.

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