GZ to TAR Converter

GZ, also known as Gzip, is a compressed archive format commonly used in Unix and Linux systems. It is designed to reduce the size of files for storage and transfer, using the DEFLATE compression algorithm.

The GZ format is typically used for single files, and when multiple files need to be compressed, it is often combined with a tarball (TAR) to create .tar.gz or .tgz files.

GZ files can be opened with built-in tools on Linux and macOS, such as the `gzip` command or `gunzip`. On Windows, you can use programs like 7-Zip, WinRAR, or WinZip to extract GZ files.

For graphical interfaces, file archivers like PeaZip or The Unarchiver (for macOS) also support GZ files. For command-line enthusiasts, tools like `gzip` and `tar` are efficient options.

To create a GZ file, use the `gzip` command on Unix/Linux systems. For example, `gzip filename` will compress a file into `filename.gz`.

If you need to compress multiple files into a single GZ archive, first create a tarball with `tar -cf archive.tar file1 file2`, then compress it using `gzip archive.tar`.

To convert GZ to other formats like ZIP, you can extract the GZ file and then re-compress it using a tool like 7-Zip or WinRAR.

TAR (Tape Archive) is a widely used file format for storing multiple files and directories in a single archive. Originally developed for tape backup, it is now commonly used for packaging files for distribution or backup purposes.

The TAR format does not provide compression on its own but is often used in conjunction with compression algorithms such as GZIP or BZIP2, resulting in files with extensions like .tar.gz or .tar.bz2.

TAR files can be opened using tools such as WinRAR, 7-Zip, or PeaZip on Windows. On macOS and Linux, the tar command is natively available and can extract TAR archives.

For example, on Linux or macOS, you can use the terminal command: `tar -xf archive.tar` to extract the files. GUI tools like Keka for macOS can also handle TAR files.

While TAR itself is an archive format, you can convert it into a compressed format such as .tar.gz, .tar.bz2, or .zip using appropriate tools.

For instance, on Linux or macOS, you can compress a TAR file using: `gzip archive.tar` to create a .tar.gz file or use GUI tools like 7-Zip to repackage the contents into a ZIP archive for better compatibility with various platforms.