application/gzip
The MIME type for gzip files. Also used as an HTTP `Content-Encoding` value.
Typical extensions
Primary uses
- Linux software distribution (with tar)
- Backups
- HTTP response compression
In a browser
Downloaded by default. Transparent decompression applies when used as `Content-Encoding`.
On a server
Set `Content-Encoding: gzip` on HTML/CSS/JS responses, and pair with `Vary: Accept-Encoding`.
In email
Deliverable as an attachment, but mail gateways often scan or quarantine archives.