.xz
XZ file
A single file compressed in the .xz format of XZ Utils, which uses LZMA2. It compresses tightly yet decompresses quickly.
Linux packages, disk images and large downloads.
Opens in xz and unxz, 7-Zip, The Unarchiver, Keka
About XZ filesFree converter
XZ to ZIP
Anyfile converts an XZ file to a ZIP archive for free, right in your browser: the file is never uploaded.
Files are converted in your browser and never uploaded. By using Anyfile you agree to the Terms of Use.
What changes from XZ to ZIP
| Contents | Everything inside, with its folders and dates |
|---|---|
| Symbolic links | Not carried between tar and ZIP or 7z yet |
| Compression | Opens everywhere without extra apps |
When to use ZIP: Bundling files to email, download or back up.
The two formats
.zip
ZIP archive
An archive format created by Phil Katz for PKZIP in 1989. It packs many files and folders into one, compressing each separately, usually with Deflate.
Bundling files to email, download or back up.
Opens in Finder and File Explorer built in, 7-Zip, The Unarchiver, WinRAR
About ZIP filesConvert XZ to something else
Convert other files to ZIP
- Convert 7Z to ZIP
- Convert TAR to ZIP
- Convert GZ to ZIP
- Convert TAR.GZ to ZIP
- Convert BZ2 to ZIP
- Convert TAR.BZ2 to ZIP
- Convert TAR.XZ to ZIP
- Convert LZMA to ZIP
- Convert LZ to ZIP
Everything that converts to ZIP
Need to change it first? Open the archive opener
Questions
How do I convert XZ to ZIP?
Drop your XZ file on this page, or choose it. Anyfile converts it on your device in a moment and the ZIP downloads straight away. To change it first, open it in the archive opener.
Is my XZ file uploaded anywhere?
No. The file is read and converted by your own browser, and nothing is sent to a server. You can check: open your browser’s developer tools, go to Network, and convert a file. No upload appears.
Can I convert several XZ files at once?
Yes. Drop them together and you get one ZIP with every ZIP inside.