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.TGZ·File Extension

Compressed TAR Archive — tar archive compressed with gzip.

Archive

Quick facts

Extension.tgz
File typeCompressed TAR Archive
MIME type—
CategoryArchive
Charset—
Compressible—
Format familytar

What is .tgz

What is a .tgz file?

A .tgz file is a Compressed TAR Archive — tar archive compressed with gzip.

In the mime-db registry it has no registered standard MIME type. When serving this file over HTTP, use a Content-Type that matches its actual format.

How to open .tgz files

  • Use tar or 7-Zip to open and edit .tgz files.
  • Any text editor (Notepad, VS Code) can inspect the raw content as text.

Developer info

When served over HTTP, responses should set the following header:

# No standard MIME type is registered for .tgz

Common software that reads/writes .tgz:

tar7-Zip

Relation chain

.tgzextension of
format
tarserved as
mime type
—sent via header
http header
Content-Type

Related extensions

.tar
TAR Archive
.tar.gz
Compressed TAR Archive
.accdb
Access Database
.avro
Avro Data File

Common uses

  • File distribution
  • Backup bundles
  • Software installation packages

How to edit .tgz files

  • Open the file with tar, make your changes and save.
  • Most editors preserve the original formatting and encoding — avoid changing the charset.

How to create .tgz files

  • Create a new file and save it with the .tgz extension, or export this format from tar.

Frequently asked questions

What programs can open .tgz files?

Common options include tar, 7-Zip. You can also open many of these files with built-in viewers or a browser.

How do I create a .tgz file?

Create a new file in any text editor or the app that owns the format and save it with the .tgz extension.

Sources & standards

Updated 2026-09-13

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Related extensions

.tar
TAR Archive
.tar.gz
Compressed TAR Archive
.accdb
Access Database
.avro
Avro Data File

Related headers

Content-Type
HTTP header
Accept
HTTP header

Related methods

GET
HTTP method
POST
HTTP method
PUT
HTTP method
PATCH
HTTP method

Related status codes

200
OK
404
Not Found

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