What is .GZIP File and How can be Open into the Desktop?
A GZIP file is a compressed file format that uses the GNU zip (GZIP) compression algorithm. It is often used to compress and combine multiple files into one, making it easier to transfer or store data. GZIP files are usually identified by the .gz file extension and are sometimes called “GNU zip” files.
GZIP files can be opened on both Windows and Mac computers, as well as on Linux and other UNIX-based systems. To open a GZIP file on a desktop computer, you must have a file decompression program installed. Popular programs for opening GZIP files include WinZip, 7-Zip, and PeaZip. Once you have the program installed, you can open a GZIP file by double-clicking it. The file will then be decompressed and available to view.
It is also possible to open GZIP files in a web browser, as many browsers can now natively handle the GZIP format. If you are unable to open the file in a web browser, you can upload the file to a file-sharing website such as Google Drive or Dropbox, and then use the website’s tools to view the contents of the GZIP file.
In addition to opening GZIP files, the programs mentioned above can also be used to create GZIP files. This can be useful if you need to compress a large file or collection of files into a single GZIP file for easier storage or transfer.