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.gz

Gzip Compressed File

A sample GZIP compressed file commonly used on Linux systems, often paired with TAR for .tar.gz archives.

.gz

Gzip Compressed File

archive file · 1.8 MB

A sample GZIP compressed file commonly used on Linux systems, often paired with TAR for .tar.gz archives.

Format
GZ
Size
1.8 MB
MIME
application/gzip
Bytes
1,887,436
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File Details

File Name
Gzip Compressed File.gz
Format
GZ
File Size
1.8 MB
Category
Archive
MIME Type
application/gzip
License
Free for testing

About GZ Files

The GZ format is commonly used in the archive category. GZ files are supported by a wide range of applications and tools. This sample file is a valid, well-formed example with proper headers and metadata, designed for testing file upload/download functionality, validating parsers and converters, QA automation, and learning about the GZ file format structure. All files on File Examples are free to download without registration.

Common Use Cases for .gz Files

  • Testing file upload and download functionality in web and mobile applications
  • Validating GZ parsers, converters, and rendering engines
  • QA and automated testing in CI/CD pipelines
  • Prototyping applications that process archive files
  • Learning about the GZ file format structure and metadata