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Basic information about LZS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension LZS（*.LZS or *.lzs）, 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 LZS file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about LZS file extension: Compressed File Archive

File type Compressed File Archive Category Backup Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description LZS file is a Compressed File Archive. Full format name of files that use LZS extension is Compressed Format Archive. Files with LZS extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with LZS extension are categorized as Archive Files files. The Archive Files subset comprises 619 various file formats. ZipZag is by far the most used program for working with LZS files. Software named ZipZag was created by Gabriel Valentin Cristescu. In order to find more detailed information on the software and LZS files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LZS files

Windows		 ZipZag



Can't open a LZS 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.LZS”。

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 LZS extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support LZS 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 LZS 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 LZS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a LZS 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 LZS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the LZS 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.