.lrz Lrzip archive
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/x-lrzip |
|---|---|
| Description | Lrzip archive |
| Acronym | Lrzip – Long Range Zip |
| Category | Archives & packages |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 4C 52 5A 49 (LRZI) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .lrz file?
A .lrz file is a “Lrzip archive” (MIME type application/x-lrzip). Lrzip stands for Long Range Zip.
How do I open a .lrz file?
With an archive tool such as 7-Zip (Windows) or the built-in archive manager on macOS or Linux. On the command line, use tar, unzip or 7z depending on the format.
How can you tell a genuine .lrz file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 4C 52 5A 49 (LRZI). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.lrz checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .lrz?
The MIME type is application/x-lrzip. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-lrzip .lrz; in nginx: types { application/x-lrzip lrz; }.