Archive Converter

Convert archives between ZIP and GZ formats. Switch formats easily.

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Supports ZIP, GZ

You can select multiple files at once (up to 50)

100% browser-based. Your files never leave your device.

Archive formats serve as containers for compressing and bundling multiple files. Different systems and applications may require specific archive formats—ZIP for universal compatibility or GZ for Unix/Linux environments.

DaConvert's Archive Converter handles conversion between ZIP and GZ formats entirely in your browser. ZIP is the most widely supported archive format across all operating systems, while GZ (gzip) is the standard compression format in Linux and Unix environments and is heavily used for web content delivery.

The converter extracts files from the source archive and repackages them in the target format, maintaining the original file structure and names. All processing happens locally, making it safe for archives containing sensitive or proprietary files.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between ZIP and GZ?+

ZIP is a container format that can hold multiple files and folders with compression. GZ (gzip) is primarily a single-file compression format. To compress multiple files with gzip, they are typically first bundled using tar.

Is the compression level the same after conversion?+

DaConvert uses standard compression levels for both formats. The resulting file size may differ slightly between ZIP and GZ due to their different compression algorithms.