.lz Lzip archive
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/x-lzip |
|---|---|
| Description | Lzip archive |
| Category | Archives & packages |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 4C 5A 49 50 (LZIP) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .lz file?
A .lz file is a “Lzip archive” (MIME type application/x-lzip).
How do I open a .lz 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 .lz file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 4C 5A 49 50 (LZIP). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.lz checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .lz?
The MIME type is application/x-lzip. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-lzip .lz; in nginx: types { application/x-lzip lz; }.