ZIP to XZ Converter
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Use this ZIP to XZ converter to turn ZIP files into XZ right in your browser — ideal for bundling files, compression and downloads.
When should you convert ZIP to XZ?
- To bundle files into an archive before downloading
- When you need it for bundling files
- When you need it for compression
- To open your files in apps that prefer XZ
What happens to your file
The ZIP archive is extracted into a temporary working directory and repacked as XZ. Everything happens in a directory that is removed afterwards even if the job crashes, so nothing is left behind on the server.
Settings this conversion runs with
| Source family | Multi-file archive |
|---|---|
| Target family | Single-file compression |
| Contents | Byte-identical after repacking |
What changes
- XZ wraps exactly one file — it has no concept of a directory or of multiple entries. If the ZIP contains more than one file the job stops with a clear error rather than silently dropping the rest.
- Every file is fully decompressed and recompressed, so the contents are byte-identical but the archive size will change with the new algorithm.
About ZIP and XZ files
ZIP archive
Strengths
- opens on every system
- the universal archive
- fast
Limitations
- less compression than 7z
- weaker for many small files
XZ archive
Strengths
- combines and compresses files
Limitations
- needs an extractor to open
ZIP vs XZ
| Format | ZIP | XZ |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | — |
| Transparency | — | — |
| Best for | bundling files, compressing for sharing | bundling files, compression |
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Frequently asked questions
- Are the files inside changed when repacking ZIP as XZ?
- The ZIP archive is extracted into a temporary working directory and repacked as XZ. Everything happens in a directory that is removed afterwards even if the job crashes, so nothing is left behind on the server.
- What should you know before converting ZIP to XZ?
- XZ wraps exactly one file — it has no concept of a directory or of multiple entries. If the ZIP contains more than one file the job stops with a clear error rather than silently dropping the rest.
- Is this ZIP to XZ converter free?
- Yes. You can convert ZIP to XZ online for free, with no account and no watermark.
- Do I need to install software or sign up?
- No. Use the converter from your browser without installing software or creating an account. Files are uploaded to our servers for processing.
- Are my files safe?
- Yes. Files are processed only to complete the conversion and are auto-deleted after 2 hours. We never share them.
- Can I convert multiple ZIP files at once?
- Yes. Drop several files to convert them in a batch and download the results as a single ZIP.