File extension .GCZ
Full Name | Developer | Category |
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Compressed GameCube/Wii ROM | N/A | Game Files |
The GCZ file extension is associated with .iso and .gcz images of GameCube or Wii disk-based software. This type of files can be created using special software, such as Dolphin Emulator, and is mostly used to store backups and copies made from the original discs. GCZ files are basically disc images compressed with the gzip compression utility, allowing them to fit in less storage space.
GCZ files may contain the very same data as ISO images, but they take up less space, as part of the ISO data was compressed with gzip. This may be useful when using specific emulators on some devices that have a limited storage capacity, currently the aforementioned Dolphin Emulator being the only one that supports this type of files. Therefore, this file type format is required if playing GC or Wii games on it.
Similar File Extensions
Other similar file types are ISOs ( .iso) and Wii WBFS ( .wbfs) files.
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .GCZ) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .GCZ extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .GCZ file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .GCZ extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .GCZ extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .GCZ file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .GCZ file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .GCZ file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .GCZ file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .GCZ file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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