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Convert cpio to tgz

  1. Download and install the latest version of Filestar.

  2. Right click on one or more Cpio file(s) on your desktop and select Convert with Filestar.

  3. Type convert to tgz in the search box.

  4. Press Convert.

convert cpio to tgz

What is the difference between .cpio and .tgz?

Name
Unix CPIO Archive
Gzipped Tar File
Extension
.cpio
.tgz
Format
Binary
Binary
Category
Developer
Compressed
Developer
GNU
GNU
Description
The cpio file type is associated with Unix-based systems and represents a format used for archiving and compressing files. The name "cpio" stands for "copy in, copy out," reflecting the method by which files are gathered into an archive or extracted from one. This format supports various compression methods and is commonly utilized for creating archives in backup processes, distributing packages, or consolidating files for easier transfer. A cpio archive can contain multiple files and directories, preserving their file attributes.
Unix .TAR file archive compressed with Gnu Zip (.GZIP) compression; uses a TAR archive to bundle the files together and Gzip compression to reduce the file size; commonly used on Unix and Linux systems; originally created as the shorthand version of the compound extension .TAR.GZ.
MIME Type
application/x-cpio
application/x-compressed
Sample
sample.tgz
Wikipedia
.cpio on Wikipedia
.tgz on Wikipedia

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