Basic information about TXZ file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension TXZ（*.TXZ or *.txz）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the TXZ file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the TXZ file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the TXZ file with their brief description and a list of programs that support TXZ file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the TXZ file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the TXZ file?
  • How to open a TXZ file?
  • What programs do I need to open a TXZ file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a TXZ file?
  • How to convert TXZ files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to TXZ file format?


1.Detail information about TXZ file extension: XZ Compressed Tar Archive

File type XZ Compressed Tar Archive Category Compressed Files
Developer Tukaani File format Binary
Description TXZ file is a XZ Compressed Tar Archive developed by Tukaani. Archive created with Tar and XZ utilities; contains one or more files first archived using Tar and then compressed using XZ compression; compressed using a high compression ratio.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TXZ files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
7-Zip
PeaZip

macOS		 The Unarchiver

Linux		 Tukaani XZ Utils
Tukaani XZ Embedded
Slackware pkgtool
Slackware installpkg
Slackware upgradepkg
Slackware slackpkg



Can't open a TXZ file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.TXZ”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the TXZ extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support TXZ file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of TXZ files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a TXZ file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a TXZ file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a TXZ file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the TXZ file is damaged.
  • Whether the TXZ file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the TXZ file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the TXZ file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the TXZ file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a TXZ file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a TXZ file.

If the TXZ file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.