Convert TGZ Files on Mac
TGZ (Gzip-Compressed Tar Archive) is an archive format using the .tgz and .tar.gz extensions. Consul converts TGZ files to 3 other formats, and 4 formats to TGZ. Rename a file's extension in Finder and Consul handles the conversion automatically.
What is TGZ?
TGZ (a .tar.gz) is a TAR archive that has been compressed with gzip, combining TAR's ability to bundle files and preserve paths with gzip's lossless compression. It's the standard format for distributing source code and software packages on Unix-like systems.
TGZ uses lossless compression, so files shrink without losing any information and decode back to the original data exactly.
TGZ is an open standard.
Opening TGZ files on a Mac
Quick Look previews TGZ files. Select one in Finder and press Space.
Double-clicking a TGZ expands it with the built-in Archive Utility rather than opening it for browsing.
Consul supports 7 conversions for TGZ
Consul is the easiest way to convert TGZ files on your Mac, or to turn other files into TGZ. Rename file.tgz to change its extension, and Consul converts it automatically.