Open TAR.GZ Files Online
A .tar.gz (or .tgz) is a TAR archive compressed with gzip. Source code releases and Linux packages are commonly distributed this way.
Gzipped tarball · .tar.gz, .tgz
What you see in the TAR.GZ viewer
- The full folder tree after decompression
- File sizes and dates
- Inline previews
- Downloads of individual files
Other ways to open TAR.GZ files
Windows
7-Zip or Windows 11 File Explorer.
macOS
Archive Utility.
Phone & tablet
Archive-capable file managers, or this viewer.
Frequently asked questions
Is my TAR.GZ file uploaded?
No. The file is read by your browser and shown on your own device. Nothing is sent to a server, and it is gone when you close the tab.
How do I open a TAR.GZ file without installing software?
Drop the .tar.gz, .tgz file on this page. It opens straight away in the ZIP & Archive Viewer, on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iPhone alike.
What if my TAR.GZ file doesn't open?
The viewer checks the file's content, not just its name. If it is damaged or not really a TAR.GZ file, you'll see an error or can switch to the hex view to look at the raw bytes.