Tips to open SVGZ file

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

SVGZ file extension

File Name Compressed SVG Format
File Developer Adobe Systems
File Category Vector Image Files

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

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SVGZ file?

The file with the extension SVGZ is the Vector Image Files file type. The creator of this file is Adobe Systems. Vector Image Files consists of 138 similar files. Compressed SVG Format is supported by 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use Adobe Illustrator to handle this file. This is a program created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. There are also 7 alternative programs to handle the SVGZ file. The PaintShop Pro, Inkscape, DrawPlus, Inkspace programs will also handle the file when the Adobe Illustrator program does not fulfill its role.

How to open SVGZ file?

An often recurring problem with Compressed SVG Format is that SVGZ is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that SVGZ 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 SVGZ 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 Adobe Illustrator

The first step is to check if the computer has the Adobe Illustrator program installed. To do this, enter the name Adobe Illustrator into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file SVGZ with Adobe Illustrator. Below is a list of programs that support the file SVGZ.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe Illustrator with SVGZ files

If, despite the installed application, the SVGZ file does not start in the Adobe Illustrator application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SVGZ file with the Adobe Illustrator application.

Step 3. Update Adobe Illustrator to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Adobe Illustrator program with the Compressed SVG Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Adobe Systems Incorporated page and install.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to SVGZ files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SVGZ or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected SVGZ files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of SVGZ file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SVGZ file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Adobe Systems
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SVGZ files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move SVGZ to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SVGZ file again. 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.