Basic information about LZX file

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

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


1.Detail information about LZX file extension: Amiga LZX Compressed File

File type Amiga LZX Compressed File Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description LZX file is a Amiga LZX Compressed File. Archive format used on Amiga systems in the 1990s; incorporates compression methods now used by Microsoft .CAB and .CHM files.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LZX files

Windows		 cabextract
Amiga Forever
Total Commander
Unlzx
ZipZag

macOS		 The Unarchiver
cabextract
Unlzx

Linux		 Unlzx



Can't open a LZX 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.LZX”。

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 LZX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the LZX 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.