.tar.gz — Gzip-Compressed Tar Archive
The most common compressed archive format on Linux/Unix: a .tar bundle of files compressed with gzip. Roughly the Unix equivalent of a .zip file.
Also known as: .tgz
Archives can contain any type of file, including executables or scripts, inside them. Check what's inside — ideally with an up-to-date antivirus scan — before opening extracted contents.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a .tar.gz file?
The most common compressed archive format on Linux/Unix: a .tar bundle of files compressed with gzip. Roughly the Unix equivalent of a .zip file.
Can I edit a .tar.gz file?
Not directly as text — .tar.gz is a runnable or packaged format, not one meant for manual editing.
Does having a .tar.gz extension mean the file is safe?
No single extension can guarantee that. Archives can contain any type of file, including executables or scripts, inside them. Check what's inside — ideally with an up-to-date antivirus scan — before opening extracted contents. Always consider where the file came from, not just its name.