Convert BIN to GZ
| File Extension | BIN |
| Full Name | CD/DVD Binary Image Format |
The extension .bin belongs to the files of the type Binary Disc Image. This is a disk image file created from an optical disk and stores the data in binary format. This file can be mounted as a virtual physical drive using virtual drive management software.
| File Extension | GZ |
| Full Name | GZIP Compressed Archive Format |
File with a .GZ extension contains a compressed archive of one or many files. GZ files are compressed with the GNU ZIP algorithm and they are utilised by Unix type systems. If the extension contains also a .tar.gz or .tgz extension, the file is compressed with a TAR package – tarball.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "BIN") to another (referred to as "GZ"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, BIN file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format BIN to format GZ becomes essential.
So, how can we perform BIN to GZ file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format BIN and transforming it into format GZ. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of BIN to GZ converters.
Conversion from BIN to GZ
BIN to GZ
How to convert the BIN file to GZ?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of BIN to GZ. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the BIN file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file BIN, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the BIN file to the application
- Select the output format of the GZ file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file GZ on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted GZ file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the BIN format:
- BIN to 000
- BIN to AA
- BIN to ASHDISC
- BIN to B01
- BIN to B5L
- BIN to B5T
- BIN to B64
- BIN to B6I
- BIN to BWS
- BIN to BZ2
- BIN to C2D
- BIN to CCD
- BIN to CDI
- BIN to DAA
- BIN to DAO
- BIN to DEB
- BIN to DMG
- BIN to DSK
- BIN to DXF
- BIN to GI
- BIN to IMA
- BIN to IMG
- BIN to ISO
- BIN to ISZ
- BIN to LHA
- BIN to MDF
- BIN to MGX
- BIN to NRG
- BIN to PDF
- BIN to RAR
- BIN to UDF
- BIN to UIBAK
- BIN to UIF
- BIN to VCD
- BIN to VDI
- BIN to ZIP
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.