Windows users may not have the chance to encounter this format too often, since it is mostly used in UNIX and Linux systems. However, these files are extremely useful even on Windows, since they contain precious information, such as the original file name and timestamp. Because of their importance, we’ve decided to create a step-by-step guide that will show you exactly how to extract a GZ file easily.

How do I extract GZ files on Windows 10?

There are other options to choose from this context menu, but in the case at hand, none have anything to do with extraction, so we’ll ignore them. That being the case, we would like to recommend you try out WinZip, the world’s best file archiver and unzipper. The program is extremely lightweight and intuitive, and once you install it on your PC, it integrates itself into your interface, allowing you full access to its toolset whenever the opportunity arises. Other useful features:

Powerful file encryption Ability to split and un-split big files Can extract multiple archives at once Integrated data backup and sharing options

Here’s how you can use WinZip to extract GZ files: Note: You will be automatically directed to extract the file found in the folder that contains it. Once you’ve followed these steps, the file’s content should now be extracted in the location of your choosing.

2. Unzip a GZ file using Command Prompt

It is very easy to unzip a GZ file on Windows 10 using Command Prompt, also known as cmd. It is a built-in app which allows you to communicate with the OS through commands.

  1. Press the Windows Key to open the Start Menu.

  2. Type in cmd to search for Command Prompt.

  3. Right click on the result and select Run as Administrator. You will now be able to access Command Prompt with Administrator rights.

  4. Type in the following command: tar -xvzf C:\PATH\TO\FILE\FILE-NAME.tar.gz -C C:\PATH\TO\FOLDER\EXTRACTION

  5. Press Enter to initialize the command you just typed.

  6. You are now able to unzip GZ files in Windows 10.

By following these steps, you should now be able to extract GZ files in whatever manner you find useful. Let us know which of the methods described above was more useful to you, by leaving your feedback in the comments section below.

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