Files with xz file extension can be found as compressed archives from XZ Utils program.
Software that open xz file
XZ file extension - XZ Utils compressed archive
What is xz file? How to open xz files?
File type specification:
The xz file extension is associated with XZ Utils, a free general-purpose data compression software with high compression ratio, developed by Tukaani.
The xz file is a compressed archive created with XZ Utils.
MIME types:
application/x-xz
The default software associated to open xz file:
Company or developer:
Tukaani Developers
XZ Utils is free general-purpose data compression software with high compression ratio. XZ Utils were written for POSIX-like systems, but also work on some not-so-POSIX systems. XZ Utils are the successor to LZMA Utils.
List of software applications associated to the .xz file extension
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and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open xz file, edit xz file, convert xz file, view xz file, play xz file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Software that open xz file - XZ Utils compressed archive
Programs supporting the exension xz on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open xz file action.