File extension .XZ
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| XZ Utils Compressed Archive | Tukaani | Compressed Files |
The XZ file extension is associated with .XZ files – an open source, general purpose data compression format developed by Jukka Lehtosalo in 2012. It is a successor to LZMA (Lempel-Ziv-Markov chain algorithm) and is based on the LZMA2 algorithm, which maintains the high efficiency of LZMA but also provides improved range coding. XZ file formats are known to offer excellent data compression ratios – up to 25-50% better in terms of speed and professional-grade compression – while being quite efficient for large files.
Applications Supporting XZ Files
XZ files can be opened or extracted using 7-Zip, XZ Utils, WinZip, etc., along with many other compression utilities applications that support various archive compression formats such as .TAR, .GZ, .RAR, etc.
Advantages of XZ File Format
The overall advantages of using XZ files are that they offer superior speeds and compression efficiencies as compared to previous LZMA algorithms, while still providing relative advantage over other data compression formats. What really makes XZ files desirable is their extra level of security added with the CRC32 (Cyclic Redundancy Check) digital signature which helps verify that content loaded from compressed files has not been modified or corrupted during transfer.
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 .XZ) 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 .XZ 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 .XZ 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 .XZ 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 .XZ extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .XZ file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .XZ 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 .XZ file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .XZ file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .XZ 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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