How to open .xz file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .xz file. The full name of the file is XZ Compressed Archive. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.The developer of this format is Tukaani.

.xz file extension (XZ Compressed Archive)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Compressed Files Tukaani XZ Compressed Archive
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Programs using this file extension: .xz
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • 7-Zip
  • ExtractNow
MAC OS
MAC
  • The Unarchiver
Linux
Linux
  • Tukaani XZ Utils
  • Tukaani XZ Embedded


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  • How to open .xz file?
  • What is .xz file?
  • How can I convert .xz file?
  • Where can I find informations about .xz file extension? (for example on the File Extension website)
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