How to Open a TGZ File on iPhone
A .tgz file is exactly the same thing as a .tar.gz – a gzip-compressed TAR archive – with a shorter extension. Drop it below to see what's inside and save any file – right on your iPhone, without installing anything.
Drop a .zip, .tar.gz, .tgz, .tar or .gz file here
Nothing is uploaded · RAR and 7z aren't supported
Opened on your device. Your archive never leaves your browser.
Step by step: Open a TGZ File on iPhone
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Open this page in Safari (or Chrome) on your iPhone or iPad.
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Tap the box above and pick the file in the Files app. Attachments saved from Mail, Messages or Safari are usually in On My iPhone › Downloads.
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Every file inside is listed, with the total size.
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Download all the files (or, in Chrome and Edge on a computer, save them straight into a folder). Tap Download. Safari saves the file to Files › Downloads – tap the download arrow in the address bar to open it or share it.
What you can do with the contents
- See what's inside before saving anything, then save every file in one go.
- Folders inside the archive are kept, so files stay organised.
About TGZ files
- A .tgz file is exactly the same thing as a .tar.gz – a gzip-compressed TAR archive – with a shorter extension. npm packages and many Linux downloads use it.
Tips for iPhone
- There's no app to install from the App Store – the tool runs inside Safari, and the file never leaves your iPhone.
Frequently asked questions
Is a .tgz file safe to open?
Extracting an archive is safe in itself – nothing inside runs. Be careful with programs (.exe, .sh, .app) you then choose to open, as with any download.
Is there a size limit?
No fixed limit. Archives of hundreds of megabytes work on most computers; phones may struggle with very large ones because everything happens in memory.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs in your browser using your device's own processor, so your files never leave your device. You can even disconnect from the internet once the page has loaded.
Where does the converted file go on my iPhone?
Tap Download. Safari saves the file to Files › Downloads – tap the download arrow in the address bar to open it or share it.
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