Extract LZO Files

Get the files out of an LZO file, free and with nothing to install, and download everything inside as one ZIP.

To extract an LZO file, drop it above or click Select File, then click Upload and extract. Your browser can't open LZO files, so ConvertKitty opens it on our server and gives you everything inside as one ZIP file, which every computer opens by itself. Your files are deleted 72 hours later.

What is an LZO file?

LZO – lzop compressed file. LZO is a single file compressed with lzop, which trades compression for speed: it is very fast, but files stay larger.

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How to extract an LZO file

  1. Click Select File, or drop your .lzo file anywhere on this page.
  2. Click Upload and extract.
  3. Download the ZIP with everything inside when it's done.

LZO at a glance

LZO
TypeCompressed single file
HoldsOne file
CompressionLZO
EncryptionNone
Created by—
Best forVery fast compression

Good to know

  • an LZO file holds a single compressed file, so the list shows just that one file.
  • Symbolic links, hard links and special files (such as devices) are left out for safety.

Frequently asked questions

How do I open an LZO file?

Drop it on this page and click Upload and extract: you get everything inside as one ZIP file, which Windows, macOS and Linux open by themselves.

Can I save just one file from an LZO?

Not for LZO files: they are opened on our server, which gives you everything inside as one ZIP. You can then open the ZIP and take the files you need.

Are my LZO files uploaded anywhere?

Yes: your browser can't open LZO files, so they are sent over an encrypted connection, made into one ZIP, and deleted 72 hours later.

Is extracting LZO files free?

Yes. Opening archives in your browser and saving the files is free, with no account and no limit. Archives opened on our server use credits: everyone gets 25 free credits a day, and most archives cost a single one. Credits reset at midnight UTC.

How large can the LZO file be?

Up to 1 GB.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern web browser, on a computer or a phone, and the files you save go to your downloads.

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