How to convert 7Z to TGZ
- Add your .7Z file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .TGZ in a few seconds.
- Download your new .TGZ file.
What to expect
- File contents are preserved exactly; only the archive wrapper and compression algorithm differ.
- AES-256 password protection from the 7z is not retained - the resulting
.tgzis unencrypted. - Because gzip compresses less tightly than 7z's LZMA, the
.tgzcan be somewhat larger than the original.
Frequently asked questions
Are the files inside changed when converting `.7z` to `.tgz`?
No. The contents are copied unchanged; only the archive container and its compression method change. 7z's contents are unpacked and re-stored in a TAR that is then compressed with gzip.
Why convert a 7z archive to TGZ?
.tgz (the same thing as .tar.gz) is the native archive format for Unix and Linux tooling, and tar is built into recent macOS and Windows. It is the expected format for many cross-platform and server workflows.What opens a TGZ file?
The
tar command (included in Windows 10/11, macOS, and Linux) extracts it, as do 7-Zip, PeaZip, and Keka. It is an open standard supported almost everywhere.Will the TGZ be the same size, and is my 7z password kept?
The
.tgz is often somewhat larger, because gzip's DEFLATE typically compresses less tightly than 7z's LZMA. Any AES-256 password protection on the 7z is not carried over, since gzip/tar has no built-in encryption.
