What is a VGZ file?
The .VGZ file extension usually represents a compressed Video Game Music file. These files store audio data extracted from classic video game consoles. Creators compress the original .VGM audio data using the standard GZIP algorithm to reduce the file size.
Alternatively, a .VGZ file can be a digital surveillance video recording. Security camera systems, such as Pegas and IONIT DVRs, create these files. The extension is also used for the DigitalVDO Compressed Video File format developed by Chateau Technical Corp.
How to open VGZ files?
If a .VGZ file has multiple possible meanings, we recommend using viewer.online/vgz to identify the actual format of the user's file. The platform analyzes .VGZ files to identify their exact format and creator software, shows which programs can open the file, and usually previews it.
If the file is a compressed music file, you can open it with media players that support the VGMStream library. You can also extract the uncompressed music using standard archiving software like 7-Zip. If the file is a surveillance recording, you will likely need specialized software like XProtect.
Best practices and troubleshooting
If you need to share these files with others, we recommend file conversion to sensible target formats on convert.guru. You can convert audio files to standard .MP3 or .FLAC formats, and convert video recordings into standard .MP4 files.
Summary
Because .VGZ files use the known GZIP format, viewer.online/vgz can safely open and display them online, eliminating compatibility problems.