File extension .LZH
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| LH ARC Compressed Archive Format | N/A | Compressed Files |
LZH ( .LZH) is a file extension that is used to store data that has been compressed using Lempel-Ziv-Huffman (LZH) algorithm. It typically comes in the form of a single compressed file that contains a number of other file formats.
The LZH compression method was originally developed by Abraham Lempel, Yavid-Ziv and Washinton Huffman for use in the multiple cloud-computing platforms. The LZH algorithm works by taking advantage of redundancies in given input data to reduce its size. During the compression process, data can be reduced to up to half its original size. In most cases, the file size is reduced by more than half. This compression technique is often preferred over traditional methods because of its ability to reduce file size without sacrificing data integrity.
Technical Aspects
An LZH compressed file uses a combination of two distinct algorithms: the Huffman encoding compression technique and Lempel-Ziv compression algorithm. The Huffman encoding algorithm works by assigning fixed-length codes for data characters; while the Lempel-Ziv algorithm uses a series of sliding windows to search for repeating patterns of length 3 or more. The order of pattern occurrences is then used to code historic data characters as differences from previous ones, reducing overall file size.
Related File Extensions
Other related file extensions include .ARJ, .7z, .CAB, .RAR, and .TAR.
Programs for MAC system
Programs for LINUX system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .LZH) 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 .LZH 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 .LZH 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 .LZH 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 .LZH extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .LZH file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .LZH 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 .LZH file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .LZH file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .LZH 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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