File Extension Database

Open GZIP File

To open GZIP file you need to find an application which works with that kind of file. GZIP file extension is used by operating systems to recognize files with content of type GZIP. Here is some information which will get you started.

How to Open GZIP file

To see if you have an application which supports GZIP file format you need to double click on the file.
This will either open it with matching application or Windows operating system will suggest you to look for an application for file extension GZIP either on web or on local computer.
If there is no application on your computer which can open GZIP files you need to search on the internet which application can open GZIP files.

What is GZIP File?

File extensions help computers locate correct application for specific files. Operating systems will not look into the content of the files to be opened, but instead, it will immediately locate the file extension of the file and locate for associated application that can open GZIP files. This helps the computer to organize its functions and work much faster. Most operating systems (Windows) require the use of file extensions, but others do not (Unix).

These file extensions are also beneficial for us. By simply looking at the filename, we can determine what type of information is stored to that and what applications can open these files. Have you noticed that when your computer acquires an unknown file, it will ask your permission to look for associated program to open it or look for these programs over the Internet? Yes! These file extensions make the work of the computer easy. Once there is no application associated with the file, then the computer will immediately ask the users assistance to help look for the source files.

GZIP File Applications

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Open GZIP File on Windows

Find a GZIP file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GZIP file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open GZIP file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as GZIP file opener then try to search online for "GZIP viewer", "application to open GZIP file" or "open GZIP file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open GZIP file

Open GZIP File on Mac OS

Find a GZIP file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GZIP file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with GZIP file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as GZIP file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open GZIP file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open GZIP file then try to search for "GZIP viewer", "application to open GZIP file" or "read GZIP file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read GZIP file

Open GZIP File on Android

If you downloaded a GZIP file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded GZIP file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "GZIP".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "GZIP viewer", "GZIP file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

Open GZIP File on iPhone or iPad

To open GZIP File on iOS device follow steps below:

Open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the GZIP file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "GZIP". This way you can find apps which can open GZIP files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "GZIP viewer" or "GZIP file" online in your favorite search engine.

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