TAR.XZ File Converter
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How to Use TAR.XZ Converter
Step 1 – Upload TAR.XZ file
Drag your .TAR.XZ file or use the browse button.
Step 2 – Choose Format
Select the desired output format from the dropdown list.
Step 3 – Download File
Click "Convert" and download your converted file once ready.
About TAR.XZ (.TAR.XZ)
A TAR.XZ file is a compressed archive combining TAR and XZ formats. It packages multiple files into a single archive using TAR, then compresses it with the XZ algorithm for efficient storage. This format is popular in Unix-like systems for distributing software and backups. Interestingly, 'XZ' refers to the compression tool based on the LZMA2 algorithm, known for its high compression ratio.
Technical Details
The TAR.XZ format first creates a .tar archive that concatenates files without compression, preserving directory structures and metadata. Then, the XZ compressor uses the LZMA2 algorithm, which employs dictionary compression and range encoding for compact output. This two-step process allows efficient compression while maintaining file attributes. Decompression requires first extracting the XZ layer, then unpacking the TAR archive to restore the original files.
Additional Information & Use Cases
Files with the .tar.xz extension are commonly used in Linux distributions for software packages and source code distributions. Unlike ZIP files, TAR archives do not compress files themselves, so the XZ compression is applied afterward to reduce file size. The XZ format was introduced in 2009 as an improvement over older compression methods like gzip and bzip2. Many package managers, like Arch Linux's pacman, utilize this format extensively.
