TGZ vs ZIP
A quick, plain-English comparison of the TGZ and ZIP file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| TGZ | ZIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | archive | archive |
| Extension | .tgz | .zip |
| MIME type | application/x-compressed-tar | application/zip |
| Converts to | 6 formats | 6 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
Convert between TGZ and ZIP
TGZ vs ZIP: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between TGZ and ZIP?
tar.gz — a gzip-compressed tar archive; the most common Unix bundle. ZIP compressed archive.
Should I use TGZ or ZIP?
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 TGZ to ZIP?
Open the TGZ-to-ZIP converter, drop your TGZ file in, and download the ZIP. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.