.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.
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