Convert GZ to Z
| File Extension | GZ |
| Full Name | GZIP Compressed Archive Format |
File with a .GZ extension contains a compressed archive of one or many files. GZ files are compressed with the GNU ZIP algorithm and they are utilised by Unix type systems. If the extension contains also a .tar.gz or .tgz extension, the file is compressed with a TAR package – tarball.
| File Extension | Z |
| Full Name | Unix Compressed Archive Format |
File with a .Z extension contains a file or many files processed with a simple compression in Unix type systems. Currently, it is rarely encountered, as it has been substituted be a more effective compression method – GZ, into which a .Z file can be converted with the znew instruction.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "GZ") to another (referred to as "Z"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, GZ file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format GZ to format Z becomes essential.
So, how can we perform GZ to Z file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format GZ and transforming it into format Z. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of GZ to Z converters.
Conversion from GZ to Z
GZ to Z
How to convert the GZ file to Z?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of GZ to Z. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the GZ file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file GZ, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the GZ file to the application
- Select the output format of the Z file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file Z on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted Z file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.