GZIP Extractor

Extract GZIP compressed files (requires 7zip command)

Click to upload file or drag and drop file here

Maximum file size: 500MB Supported formats: application/gzip, application/x-gzip, application/octet-stream, .gz, .gzip

Key Facts

Category
Conversion & Encoding
Input Types
file
Output Type
file
Sample Coverage
4
API Ready
Yes

Overview

The GZIP Extractor is a reliable utility designed to quickly unpack GZIP compressed files. By leveraging the 7zip engine, this tool ensures your compressed archives are decompressed accurately and efficiently, allowing you to access the original file contents without complex command-line operations.

When to Use

  • •When you need to decompress a single .gz or .gzip file quickly.
  • •When you are working on a system without native GZIP extraction tools installed.
  • •When you need to verify the contents of a compressed archive for data recovery.

How It Works

  • •Upload your compressed .gz or .gzip file using the file selector.
  • •The tool processes the archive using the 7zip command-line utility.
  • •Once the extraction is complete, download the decompressed file directly to your device.

Use Cases

Unpacking compressed log files for easier analysis.
Restoring database backups that were compressed for storage.
Accessing raw data files downloaded from web servers in GZIP format.

Examples

1. Extracting Server Logs

System Administrator
Background
You have downloaded a large server log file compressed as 'access.log.gz' to troubleshoot a recent service outage.
Problem
The log file is unreadable in its compressed state and needs to be unpacked to be opened in a text editor.
How to Use
Upload the 'access.log.gz' file to the GZIP Extractor and click the extract button.
Outcome
The tool provides the original 'access.log' file, ready for immediate inspection and analysis.

2. Unpacking Database Backups

Web Developer
Background
A database backup was exported as a .gz file, but you need to import the raw SQL data into your local development environment.
Problem
The database import tool requires a standard .sql file rather than a compressed archive.
How to Use
Select the backup file in the GZIP Extractor to decompress it into a usable format.
Outcome
You receive the uncompressed .sql file, which can now be imported into your local database.

Try with Samples

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Time Zone Workflow Scheduler ICS Samples
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FAQ

What file formats are supported?

This tool supports .gz and .gzip compressed files.

Is there a file size limit?

Yes, the tool supports files up to 500MB.

Do I need to install 7zip on my computer?

No, the extraction is performed on our servers using the 7zip engine.

Is my data secure?

Files are processed in a secure environment and are not stored permanently after your session.

Can I extract multiple files at once?

Currently, the tool supports extracting one GZIP file per operation.

API Documentation

Request Endpoint

POST /en/api/tools/gzip-extractor

Request Parameters

Parameter Name Type Required Description
archiveFile file (Upload required) Yes -

File type parameters need to be uploaded first via POST /upload/gzip-extractor to get filePath, then pass filePath to the corresponding file field.

Response Format

{
  "filePath": "/public/processing/randomid.ext",
  "fileName": "output.ext",
  "contentType": "application/octet-stream",
  "size": 1024,
  "metadata": {
    "key": "value"
  },
  "error": "Error message (optional)",
  "message": "Notification message (optional)"
}
File: File

AI MCP Documentation

Add this tool to your MCP server configuration: 

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "elysiatools-gzip-extractor": {
      "name": "gzip-extractor",
      "description": "Extract GZIP compressed files (requires 7zip command)",
      "baseUrl": "https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=gzip-extractor",
      "command": "",
      "args": [],
      "env": {},
      "isActive": true,
      "type": "sse"
    }
  }
}

You can chain multiple tools, e.g.: `https://elysiatools.com/mcp/sse?toolId=png-to-webp,jpg-to-webp,gif-to-webp`, max 20 tools.

Supports URL file links or Base64 encoding for file parameters.

If you encounter any issues, please contact us at [email protected]