XZ Converter

Convert XZ files online, for free, with nothing to install.

XZ is a single file compressed with LZMA2. It gives some of the smallest files of the common formats and is standard on Linux. XZ files can be saved as ZIP, 7Z, TAR, TAR.GZ, TAR.BZ2, TAR.XZ, RAR, and most of these conversions run right in your browser, so your files stay on your device.

What is an XZ file?

XZ – xz compressed file. XZ is a single file compressed with LZMA2. It gives some of the smallest files of the common formats and is standard on Linux.

How to convert an XZ file

  1. Click Select File, or drop your .xz files anywhere on this page.
  2. Pick the format you want next to each file, for example ZIP.
  3. Click Convert, then Download when it's done.

XZ at a glance

XZ
TypeCompressed single file
HoldsOne file
CompressionLZMA2
EncryptionNone
Created byXZ Utils (Lasse Collin), 2009
Best forThe smallest single files on Linux

Frequently asked questions

What is an XZ file?

XZ is a single file compressed with LZMA2. It gives some of the smallest files of the common formats and is standard on Linux.

How do I open an XZ file?

Archive programs such as 7-Zip open many formats. Without one, open it on our Extract XZ Files page to see what's inside and save the files you need, or convert it to ZIP here: Windows, macOS and Linux all open ZIP files by themselves.

Is converting XZ files free?

Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.

Are my XZ files uploaded anywhere?

Files up to 200 MB never leave your device: ConvertKitty runs 7-Zip inside your browser. Only larger files, or formats your browser cannot handle, are sent to our server, over an encrypted connection, and deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The button says "Upload and convert" whenever that happens.

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