CGZ files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Cube Map File
The cgz file stores AssaultCube game map. The free, multiplayer, first-person shooter AssaultCube game for Windows, macOS and Linux uses cgz file. A cgz file contains the layout and objects in the gam...
General Information
| Title | CGZ File Extension |
| Extension | .cgz |
| Full Form | Cube Map File |
| File Type | Compressed Game Data File |
| Developer | AssaultCube Developers |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store game data |
| Additional Functions | Compressed format |
| Features | Maps, Textures |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Game-dependent |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | Game-dependent |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| 3D Gaming | Yes |
| Map Editing | Yes |
| Modding | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code execution |
| Best Practices | Scan for viruses, Use trusted sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Related to game updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .map, .bsp, .pak |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 AssaultCube |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Cube Engine |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: Linux Drivers Archive
CGZ files contain drivers and modules to operate hardware. The Red Hat Linux operating system uses CGZ archive files. These files store in the /modules directory. The installation CD may also contain ...
General Information
| Title | CGZ File Extension |
| Extension | .cgz |
| Full Form | Compressed Gzip Archive |
| File Type | Compressed File |
| Developer | Gzip |
| MIME Type | application/x-gzip |
File Function
| Primary Function | Contain drivers |
| Additional Functions | Compression, Archiving |
| Features | Reduced size, Portable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Lossless compression |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No, Decompress first |
Use Cases
| Driver Distribution | Yes |
| System Backup | Sometimes |
| Software Installation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Archive Bomb, Malicious code |
| Best Practices | Scan for viruses, Verify source |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1992 |
| Latest Version | Based on gzip |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tar.gz, .tgz, .zip |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 GNU Tar |
Free | Linux, Unix |
| gzip |
Free | Linux, Unix, Windows, Mac |
| File Roller |
Free | Linux |