Tips to open GZIP file

Can't open the GZIP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GZIP files as well as a list of programs that support GZIP files.

GZIP file extension

File Name Gnu Zipped Format
File Category Compressed Files

The GZIP file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GZIP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GZIP file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 3
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is GZIP file?

The file with the extension GZIP is the Compressed Files file type. Compressed Files consists of 236 similar files. Gnu Zipped Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. This file type can also be opened by 9 other programs. You can use WinZip, 7-Zip, WinRAR, ZipZag in case Apple Archive Utility cannot be used.

How to open GZIP file?

An often recurring problem with Gnu Zipped Format is that GZIP is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that GZIP files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GZIP file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Apple Archive Utility

The first step is to check if the computer has the Apple Archive Utility program installed. This can be achieved by typing Apple Archive Utility into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file GZIP.

Step 2. Create association of Apple Archive Utility with GZIP files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the GZIP file still does not use the Apple Archive Utility program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the GZIP file with the Apple Archive Utility application.

Step 3. Update Apple Archive Utility to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Apple Archive Utility program with the Gnu Zipped Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GZIP file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to GZIP files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file GZIP or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected GZIP file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the GZIP file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair GZIP file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted GZIP files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the GZIP file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.