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title: Convert XZ to ZIP, 7Z, BZ2 and 2 more on a Mac, nothing uploaded
source: https://arazioformac.com/docs/formats/xz
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# XZ files

A single compressed file like GZIP, squeezed harder and slower. Usually wrapped around a TAR.

## Convert XZ to

7Z, BZ2, GZIP, TAR, ZIP.

## Tools that work on XZ

Hold Option rather than Shift: Extract.

## Where the file goes

Beside the original, same folder, same name, new extension. Nothing is overwritten and nothing is uploaded.

Extensions: .xz · Category: archive