How to Open TXZ Files

TXZ files, identified by the .txz file extension, are XZ-compressed TAR archive files. These files combine the TAR archive format with the XZ compression algorithm, offering a high compression ratio. TXZ files are commonly used to compress and distribute collections of files, similar to other compressed archive formats like TGZ (compressed with GZIP) or TBZ2 (compressed with BZIP2).

To open TXZ files, you can use the following methods:

File Extraction Software:
Utilize file extraction software that supports XZ compression. Examples include:7-ZipWinRARPeaZipCommand Line (Linux):
On Linux systems, you can use the following command in the terminal:tar xf filename.txz
Replace “filename.txz” with the actual name of your TXZ file.

Linux Desktop Environments:

Some Linux desktop environments provide built-in support for opening TXZ files. You can often extract the contents by right-clicking on the file and selecting an extraction option.
When working with TXZ files, it’s important to note that they are commonly associated with Linux distributions and software packages. They may contain files related to software installations, updates, or distributions.
If you encounter any issues or have specific requirements, feel free to provide additional details for further assistance.

Programs that open XZ compressed TAR files

Bitberry File Opener
WinZip
7-Zip