Gzip Compressed File
General Information
| Title | IGZ File Extension |
| Extension | .igz |
| Full Form | Gzip Compressed File |
| File Type | Compressed File |
| Developer | The GNU Project |
| MIME Type | application/gzip |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data compression |
| Additional Functions | File archiving |
| Features | Checksum, Lossless |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High compression |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | After decompression |
Use Cases
| File Transfer | Yes |
| Disk Space Saving | Yes |
| Backup | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Malicious code |
| Best Practices | Scan for viruses, Verify source |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1992 |
| Latest Version | Gzip 1.10 (2019) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tar, .zip, .rar |
