How to convert TGZ to RPM?
You can convert TGZ files to RPM format in several ways. The most proven option is to download dedicated software that allows you to convert between the TGZ and RPM formats. At the bottom you will find a list of software programs that support TGZ and RPM files and can also save them in new file formats.
TGZ File Type
TGZ is a gzipped tar file that is compressed using the GNU zip program. This file extension can be opened by extracting the contents of it or using programs like 7-Zip, WinRAR, and WinZip. The TGZ file extension contains a tarball (compressed archive) of multiple files and directories in an OS-independent format. The use of this file format means that TGZ files are compatible with all OS's because they only contain archived data. Further it allows for better compression than other formats because it does not include any metadata which reduces the size of the data to be compressed.
| Full Name | Gzipped Tar Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | N/A |
| Category | Compressed Files |
RPM File Type
RPM file extension is an archive file format that is used for packaging software, drivers, and other software collections. The file extension is commonly used in Linux systems to package software. An RPM package consists of the following: Header information which includes the package name, version number, and creation date. The list of files included in the package. The list of directories included in the package.
| Full Name | Red Hat Package Manager Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | Red Hat |
| Category | Compressed Files |
Software, that convert TGZ files
The list contains a list of dedicated software for converting TGZ and RPM files. The list may also include programs that support TGZ files and allow you to save them with different file extensions.
TGZ to RPM Converters
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