7Z vs TGZ
A quick, plain-English comparison of the 7Z and TGZ file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| 7Z | TGZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | archive | archive |
| Extension | .7z | .tgz |
| MIME type | application/x-7z-compressed | application/x-compressed-tar |
| Converts to | 6 formats | 6 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
Convert between 7Z and TGZ
7Z vs TGZ: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between 7Z and TGZ?
7-Zip archive — a multi-file container with high-ratio LZMA2 compression. tar.gz — a gzip-compressed tar archive; the most common Unix bundle.
Should I use 7Z or TGZ?
Both are archive formats — the right one depends on compatibility, quality and file size for your use. Whichever you have, you can convert it to the other below in seconds.
How do I convert 7Z to TGZ?
Open the 7Z-to-TGZ converter, drop your 7Z file in, and download the TGZ. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.