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Compress a file with GZIP

Compress one file into a GZIP stream for transfer or storage.

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

Preparing the converter…

Add filesDrop files here or choose them from your device.Drop here to add your files. Choose files Any file typeGZIPNo 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
Any file type
Output formats
GZIP
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 Any file type format. Maximum files per batch: 1.
  2. Check the input format and file order, then start processing.
  3. Download the GZIP result and check its content and quality.

What this tool does

  • Compress one file into a GZIP stream for transfer or storage.
  • Read Any file type input and save the GZIP result as a new file.

Limitations

  • GZIP stores one stream, not a directory of files. Use ZIP to package multiple files together.

Frequently asked questions

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

GZIP stores one stream, not a directory of files. Use ZIP to package multiple files together.

Which files can I choose?

Choose files in Any file type 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?

Compress one file into a GZIP stream. Use ZIP when multiple files need to be bundled together.

Input and result example

report.txt → report.txt.gz

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

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