.xz XZ archive
Archives & packages
| MIME type | application/x-xz |
|---|---|
| Description | XZ archive |
| Category | Archives & packages |
| Signature (magic bytes) | FD 37 7A 58 5A 00 (.7zXZ.) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .xz file?
A .xz file is a “XZ archive” (MIME type application/x-xz).
How do I open a .xz 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 .xz file?
By the bytes at the start of the file, the signature (magic bytes): FD 37 7A 58 5A 00 (.7zXZ.). On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.xz checks the real type regardless of the extension.
Which MIME type belongs to .xz?
The MIME type is application/x-xz. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-xz .xz; in nginx: types { application/x-xz xz; }.