.lzo LZO archive
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/x-lzop |
|---|---|
| Description | LZO archive |
| Acronym | LZO – Lempel-Ziv-Oberhumer |
| Category | Archives & packages |
| Signature (magic bytes) | 89 4C 5A 4F 00 0D 0A 1A 0A (.LZO.....) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .lzo file?
A .lzo file is a “LZO archive” (MIME type application/x-lzop). LZO stands for Lempel-Ziv-Oberhumer.
How do I open a .lzo 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 .lzo file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): 89 4C 5A 4F 00 0D 0A 1A 0A (.LZO.....). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.lzo checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .lzo?
The MIME type is application/x-lzop. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-lzop .lzo; in nginx: types { application/x-lzop lzo; }.