How to Extract a TGZ File on iPhone
A .tgz is identical to a .tar.gz – a TAR archive compressed with gzip – just with a shorter extension. Drop it below to look inside and save whatever you need, right on your iPhone and without installing a thing.
Drop a .zip, .tar.gz, .tgz, .tar or .gz file here
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Opened on your device. Your archive never leaves your browser.
The steps: Extract 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 find the file in the Files app. Things saved from Mail, Messages or Safari usually end up in On My iPhone › Downloads.
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You'll see every file inside along with the total size.
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Save all the files (or, in Chrome and Edge on a computer, straight into a folder). Tap Download. Safari puts the file in Files › Downloads – tap the download arrow in the address bar to open or share it.
What you can do with what's inside
- Check the contents before you save anything, then grab every file at once.
- Folders in the archive are preserved, so your files stay organised.
TGZ files in brief
- A .tgz is identical to a .tar.gz – a TAR archive compressed with gzip – just with a shorter extension. npm packages and lots of Linux downloads use it.
iPhone tips
- You don't need anything from the App Store – the tool works inside Safari and the file stays on your iPhone.
Questions & answers
Is opening a .tgz file safe?
Extracting an archive is safe by itself – nothing inside gets run. Treat any programs you then open (.exe, .sh, .app) with the same care as any download.
How large can the archive be?
There's no fixed cap. Archives of several hundred megabytes work on most computers; phones can struggle with very big ones since everything happens in memory.
Do my files get sent anywhere?
No. Your browser does the conversion with your device's own processor, so your files stay with you. Once the page has loaded you could even switch off your internet connection.
Where do I find the converted file on my iPhone?
Tap Download. Safari puts the file in Files › Downloads – tap the download arrow in the address bar to open or share it.
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