.VGZ File Extension

VGZ files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: DigitalVDO Compressed Video File

General Information

Title VGZ File Extension
Extension .vgz
Full Form DigitalVDO Compressed Video File
File Type Video File
Developer DigitalVDO
MIME Type N/A

File Function

Primary Function Store video
Additional Functions Compression
Features Proprietary format, Lossy compression

File Characteristics

Quality Compressed
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Video Playback Yes
Video Archiving Possible
Video Editing No

Security and Practices

Security Risks Limited info
Best Practices Verify source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Unknown

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .avi, .mpg, .mpeg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
DigitalVDO Player N/A Unknown
Other Software N/A N/A

Type 2: Video Game Music Compressed File

General Information

Title VGZ File Extension
Extension .vgz
Full Form Video Game Music Compressed File
File Type Audio File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/x-gzip

File Function

Primary Function Audio playback
Additional Functions Music archive
Features Compressed, Chiptune

File Characteristics

Quality Low fidelity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

Retro Gaming Yes
Music Enthusiasts Yes
Preservation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malware potential
Best Practices Scan files, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Depends on player

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .vgm, .gym, .spc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
VGMPlay Free Windows, Linux, macOS
Winamp with VGZ plugin Free Windows
Audio Overload Free Windows, macOS, Linux