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Convert DEB to TGZ

File Extension	DEB
Full Name	Debian Linux Package Format

DEB is a package file used by Debian operating system for software installation. The archive is divided into two parts – the first part contains metadata used by the installer, and the second part holds the actual data required to install the software.

File Extension	TGZ
Full Name	Gzip Compressed TAR Archive

TGZ is an archive file commonly used on Unix-like operating systems. The file uses GZIP compression algorithm. Compound TAR.GZ extension was used instead of TGZ, but now the shorthand version is commonly used is operating systems.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DEB") to another (referred to as "TGZ"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DEB 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 DEB to format TGZ becomes essential.

So, how can we perform DEB to TGZ 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 DEB and transforming it into format TGZ. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DEB to TGZ converters.

Conversion from DEB to TGZ

DEB to TGZ

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How to convert the DEB file to TGZ?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of DEB to TGZ. 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 DEB file:

Please indicate on your computer the source file DEB, the format of which you are going to change
Load the DEB file to the application
Select the output format of the TGZ file (the one that we want to achieve)
Select the location to save the output file TGZ on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
Confirm conversion
Wait for a moment
Enjoy the converted TGZ file that can be found in the location selected in step 4

Other conversions
from the DEB format:

Other conversions
to the TGZ format:

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.