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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an XZ file?

XZ is a lossless compression format that uses the LZMA2 compression algorithm. It provides high compression ratios, often better than gzip or bzip2, making it popular for distributing source code and software packages.

How does XZ compare to other compression formats?

XZ typically achieves 30% better compression than gzip and 15% better than bzip2, but with slower compression speed. It's ideal when file size is more important than compression time.

What is a .txz file?

A .txz file is a TAR archive compressed with XZ. It combines the archiving capabilities of TAR with XZ compression. Our tool can extract these files to give you access to the contained files.

Where are XZ files commonly used?

XZ compression is widely used in Linux distributions for package management, source code distribution, kernel archives, and software releases where maximum compression is desired.

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