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Or is it a matter of installing a program and putting it in the right directory (like you need curl.exe to use rcurl for example)?\n\n<p><strong>How to Extract XZ File in Windows - TechBloat</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://www.techbloat.com/how-to-extract-xz-file-in-windows.html\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.techbloat.com/how-to-extract-xz-file-in-windows.html</a><br>\n Extracting XZ files on Windows isn’t rocket science, but it’s not as straightforward as double-clicking a ZIP. Here’s the lowdown, based on real-world experience, on the best tools and methods.</p>\n<p><strong>Error extracting tar.xz files in Windows using command line</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://superuser.com/questions/1735189/error-extracting-tar-xz-files-in-windows-using-command-line\" target=\"_blank\">https://superuser.com/questions/1735189/error-extracting-tar-xz-files-in-windows-using-command-line</a><br>\nMar 08, 2022 To allow tar to support xz on earlier Windows versions, download the xz binaries and ensure they are on your path. Or you can use another program such as 7-Zip. My 7-zip does support xz files, as I mentioned in my question, but I only know how to use it to manually extract files in multiple steps.</p>\n<p><strong>What is XZ? Complete Guide to XZ Files</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://file-converter-free.com/ge/formats-explained/what-is-xz\" target=\"_blank\">https://file-converter-free.com/ge/formats-explained/what-is-xz</a><br>\nMar 19, 2026 XZ produces significantly smaller files (20 to 35% smaller for typical content) but is much slower to compress. Decompression speed is comparable. For software distribution where files are compressed once and downloaded many times, XZ is the better choice. How do I decompress an XZ file? Use: unxz filename.xz - or: xz -d filename.xz - For .tar.xz files: tar -xJf filename.tar.xz. Can I open XZ files on Windows?</p>\n<p><strong>7-Zip</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://www.7-zip.org/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.7-zip.org/</a><br>\n 7-Zip is a file archiver with a high compression ratio. 7-Zip is free software with open source. The most of the code is under the GNU LGPL license. Some parts of the code are under the BSD 3-clause License. Also there is unRAR license restriction for some parts of the code. Read 7-Zip License information.</p>\n<p><strong>Testversion von WinZip herunterladen, um XZ-Datei zu öffnen</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://www.winzip.com/de/learn/file-formats/xz/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.winzip.com/de/learn/file-formats/xz/</a><br>\nJan 20, 2017 Enjoy direct integration with popular cloud services and keep files safe with apps for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.Das XZ-Format ist ein Ein-Datei-Komprimierungsformat, das keine Archivierungsfunktionalität bietet. Das XZ-Format basiert auf dem LZMA2-Algorithmus und bietet verlustfreie Komprimierung. Das bedeutet, es behält die Originaldaten ohne Qualitätsverlust bei und eignet sich deshalb für die Verteilung von Dingen wie Softwareanwendungen.</p>\n<p><strong>How to Open XZ Files with WinZip</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://www.winzip.com/en/learn/file-formats/xz/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.winzip.com/en/learn/file-formats/xz/</a><br>\n Although not all operating systems can open XZ files independently, most can open XZ files without a third-party app. However, all operating systems can decompress XZ files with compression and decompression software like WinZip.</p>\n<p><strong>Open/Extract xz/txz/tar.xz File with Freeware on Windows/Mac/Linux</strong><br>\n<a href=\"http://www.e7z.org/open-xz-txz.htm\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.e7z.org/open-xz-txz.htm</a><br>\n Easy 7-Zip opens/extracts xz/txz/tar.xz file easily on Windows. The Easy 7-Zip was developed based on 7-Zip. 7-Zip is a famous open source file archiver.</p>\n<p><strong>XZ Utils</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XZ_Utils\" target=\"_blank\">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XZ_Utils</a><br>\n XZ Utils (previously LZMA Utils) is a set of free software command-line lossless data compressors, including the programs lzma and xz, for Unix-like operating systems and, from version 5.0 onwards, Microsoft Windows.</p>\n<p>**How to unzip/extract XZ files <a href=\"https://windowsreport.com/unzip-xz-files/\" target=\"_blank\">https://windowsreport.com/unzip-xz-files/</a>com/unzip-xz-files/)<br>\n Of course, you can’t talk about compressed data without knowing a method of unzipping it, so we created this article to teach you precisely how you can unzip an XZ file on both a Windows 10 PC and a Mac.</p>\n<p><strong>How can I extract an .xz archive graphically on Mac OS X 10.4?</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/31344/how-can-i-extract-an-xz-archive-graphically-on-mac-os-x-10-4\" target=\"_blank\">https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/31344/how-can-i-extract-an-xz-archive-graphically-on-mac-os-x-10-4</a><br>\nNov 15, 2011 I'd give The Unarchiver a try. It's free, graphical, supports 10.4 and can extract .xz archives. There is also a CLI version. Another option is Keka it's free.</p>\n<p><strong>macos - How to unzip .xz - Ask Different</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/326530/how-to-unzip-xz\" target=\"_blank\">https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/326530/how-to-unzip-xz</a><br>\n In Mavericks (10.9.5), you can use gunzip in a terminal to extract .xz files - so it is sure to also work on Yosemite. Note: The library liblzma is required to extract .xz files. Prior to Mavericks, .xz can not be extracted by the native gunzip on OS X because this library is not present.</p>\n<p><strong>How to Extract .XZ File on Mac - MacMyths</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://macmyths.com/how-to-extract-xz-file-on-mac/\" target=\"_blank\">https://macmyths.com/how-to-extract-xz-file-on-mac/</a><br>\n If you consider installing an application, go over our guide on extracting .XZ files using third-party applications. Otherwise, utilize The Finder on your recent version of Mac.</p>\n<p><strong>What is XZ? Complete Guide to XZ Files</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://file-converter-free.com/ge/formats-explained/what-is-xz\" target=\"_blank\">https://file-converter-free.com/ge/formats-explained/what-is-xz</a><br>\nMar 19, 2026 XZ produces significantly smaller files (20 to 35% smaller for typical content) but is much slower to compress. Decompression speed is comparable. For software distribution where files are compressed once and downloaded many times, XZ is the better choice. How do I decompress an XZ file? Use: unxz filename.xz - or: xz -d filename.xz - For .tar.xz files: tar -xJf filename.tar.xz.</p>\n<p><strong>How to uncompress xz files in macOS Sierra?</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7953279\" target=\"_blank\">https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7953279</a><br>\nMay 13, 2017 How to uncompress xz files in macOS Sierra? Hello, I've upgraded a mac mini to macOS Sierra (10.12.4) and the Archive Utility cannot uncompress an xz tarball. In Yosemite, the encoding for xz files in /usr/share/file/magic/compress was \"xz\", whereas in Sierra is now \"XZ\".</p>\n<p><strong>How to uncompress xz files in macOS Sierr… - Apple Community</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7953279?page=2\" target=\"_blank\">https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7953279?page=2</a><br>\n Hello, I've upgraded a mac mini to macOS Sierra (10.12.4) and the Archive Utility cannot uncompress an xz tarball. In Yosemite, the encoding for xz files in /usr/share/file/magic/compress was \"xz\", whereas in Sierra is now \"XZ\".</p>\n<p><strong>file unzip - zip, rar,7z‑App – App Store</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/at/app/file-unzip-zip-rar-7z/id6504337135\" target=\"_blank\">https://apps.apple.com/at/app/file-unzip-zip-rar-7z/id6504337135</a><br>\nJun 30, 2024 Introducing File unzip, your go-to app for seamless file decompression and compression. Designed for efficiency and ease-of-use, File unzip offers a robust set of features to handle all your file management needs. Whether you're dealing with single files or large batches, File unzip simplifies the process, making it perfect for both personal and professional use. Key Features: File zip/unzip: Effortlessly extract and compress files with support for a wide range of formats, including ZIP, RAR, 7Z, and more.</p>\n<p><strong>TAR GZ & XZ Extract im App Store</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/ch/app/tar-gz-xz-extract/id6496853740\" target=\"_blank\">https://apps.apple.com/ch/app/tar-gz-xz-extract/id6496853740</a><br>\nApr 29, 2024 Extract tar, tar.gz, and xz easily! Extractor tool that will open Unix-type archives in a few taps. Just choose gz or xz archive file and extractor will do all…Beschreibung. Extract tar, tar.gz, and xz easily! Extractor tool that will open Unix-type archives in a few taps. Just choose gz or xz archive file and extractor will do all other for you. All are fully automotive, no need for a long and hard step-by-step extract process.</p>\n<p><strong>TAR GZ & XZ Extract‑App – App Store</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/at/app/tar-gz-xz-extract/id6496853740\" target=\"_blank\">https://apps.apple.com/at/app/tar-gz-xz-extract/id6496853740</a><br>\nMay 22, 2024 Just choose gz or xz archive file and extractor will do all other for you. All are fully automotive, no need for a long and hard step-by-step extract process. GZ and XZ Extractor main features: - Intuitive interface - Support tar.gz, tar.xz, tar, zip, bz2, br and 7z archives - Preview extracted files - File Explorer included Many are faced with a situation where it is urgently necessary to unzip the xz, tar, and tar.gz files.</p>\n<p><strong>Unzip-ZIP,7Z,RAR archiver on the Mac App Store</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unzip-zip-7z-rar-archiver/id6475021717?mt=12\" target=\"_blank\">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unzip-zip-7z-rar-archiver/id6475021717?mt=12</a><br>\n Unzip Master is a proprietary compression and decompression tool developed for macOS. Beyond just file decompression, Unzip Master also supports compression of image files and software, making it a versatile compression utility.</p>\n<p><strong>How do I uncompress a tarball that uses .xz? - Ask Ubuntu</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/questions/92328/how-do-i-uncompress-a-tarball-that-uses-xz\" target=\"_blank\">https://askubuntu.com/questions/92328/how-do-i-uncompress-a-tarball-that-uses-xz</a><br>\nJan 02, 2012 I'm used to extracting tarballs with a -xfz flag, which handles gzip and bzip2 archives. Recently I've run into a .tar.xz file and I would like to uncompress it in one step using tar, how can I do...</p>\n<p>**How To Extract .xz files on a Linux System <a href=\"https://computingforgeeks.com/how-to-extract-xz-files-on-linux/\" target=\"_blank\">https://computingforgeeks.com/how-to-extract-xz-files-on-linux/</a>on-linux/)<br>\n Learn how to extract .xz files on a Linux System. Complete guide with commands, configuration, and troubleshooting tips.</p>\n<p><strong>Containers</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://computingforgeeks.com/category/containers/\" target=\"_blank\">https://computingforgeeks.com/category/containers/</a><br>\n Manage Docker Containers with Ansible on Rocky Linux and Ubuntu Managing Ansible playbooks across teams gets messy fast when everyone runs them from their own terminal.</p>\n<p><strong>Install Monaco Editor</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://computingforgeeks.com/install-monaco-editor-browser-based-code-editor-for-linux/\" target=\"_blank\">https://computingforgeeks.com/install-monaco-editor-browser-based-code-editor-for-linux/</a><br>\n Step-by-step guide to monaco Editor - Browser based Code Editor for Linux. Includes commands, verification, and troubleshooting.</p>\n<p><strong>How to Install Mariadb 10.8 on CentOS 8 / RHEL 8</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://computingforgeeks.com/how-to-install-mariadb-server-on-centos-rhel-linux/\" target=\"_blank\">https://computingforgeeks.com/how-to-install-mariadb-server-on-centos-rhel-linux/</a><br>\n How can I install MariaDB 10.8 on CentOS 8 / RHEL 8 Linux machine?. MariaDB is a multi-user, multi-threaded SQL database server forked from the MySQL relational database management system. It was designed to be fast, robust and with more advanced features fit for aggressive database operations.</p>\n<p><strong>Configure Chrony NTP Server on Rhel/Alma/Rocky 9</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://computingforgeeks.com/how-to-configure-ntp-server-using-chrony-on-rhel-8/\" target=\"_blank\">https://computingforgeeks.com/how-to-configure-ntp-server-using-chrony-on-rhel-8/</a><br>\n Learn how to chrony NTP Server on RHEL/Alma/Rocky 9|8. Complete guide with commands, configuration, and troubleshooting tips.</p>\n<p><strong>How to Install Arch Linux Step by Step With Screenshots</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://computingforgeeks.com/install-arch-linux-with-lvm-on-uefi-system/\" target=\"_blank\">https://computingforgeeks.com/install-arch-linux-with-lvm-on-uefi-system/</a><br>\n Install Arch Linux with LVM and UEFI boot from scratch. Covers GPT partitioning, LVM setup, GRUB, GNOME desktop, AUR helper, firewall, and post-install configuration.</p>\n<p><strong>How To Extract xz files on Linux - ComputingForGeeks</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://computingforgeeks.com/extract-xz-files-debian-ubuntu-rocky-almalinux-rhel/\" target=\"_blank\">https://computingforgeeks.com/extract-xz-files-debian-ubuntu-rocky-almalinux-rhel/</a><br>\n Did you just download a file from the internet ending in .xz on your Debian, Ubuntu, Rocky, Alma, or RHEL Linux system? Any file with .xz extension is a compressed archive, and its extraction is a breeze!.</p>\n<p><strong>What is XZ? Complete Guide to XZ Files</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://file-converter-free.com/ge/formats-explained/what-is-xz\" target=\"_blank\">https://file-converter-free.com/ge/formats-explained/what-is-xz</a><br>\nMar 19, 2026 File Extension.xz. MIME Typeapplication/x-xz. AlgorithmLZMA2 with CRC64 integrity checking. Multi-threadingYes (pixz, xz --threads). Typical Compression vs gzip20 to 35% smaller files. Toolsxz command, 7-Zip, WinRAR, most Linux package tools.How do I decompress an XZ file? Use: unxz filename.xz - or: xz -d filename.xz - For .tar.xz files: tar -xJf filename.tar.xz. Can I open XZ files on Windows? Yes.</p>\n<p><strong>How can i unzip this .xz file? Please HELP! : r/Ubuntu - Reddit</strong><br>\n<a href=\"https://www.reddit.com/r/Ubuntu/comments/qselao/how_can_i_unzip_this_xz_file_please_help/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.reddit.com/r/Ubuntu/comments/qselao/how_can_i_unzip_this_xz_file_please_help/</a><br>\nNov 12, 2021 I want to extract this .xz file but i can't, it says there is no app installed. Can you please give me detailed Instructions on what to do?</p>\n</details><details><summary>Thinking</summary>\n<p>Okay, let me tackle this user query about decompressing .xz files on Windows, macOS, and Linux. First, I need to go through the provided citations to gather the necessary information for each OS.</p>\n<p>Starting with Windows. From citation 1 (TechBloat), it mentions that extracting XZ files isn't straightforward like ZIP. They probably recommend using tools like 7-Zip. Citation 2 (SuperUser) says to download xz binaries or use 7-Zip. Citation 4 is the 7-Zip official site, confirming it's a free archiver that supports XZ. Citation 6 mentions Easy 7-Zip, which is based on 7-Zip. Citation 5 (WinZip) says you can use WinZip. So for Windows, the main tools are 7-Zip (or Easy 7-Zip) and WinZip. Also, citation 2 mentions using the command line with tar if xz binaries are installed.</p>\n<p>Moving to macOS. Citation 9 (Apple StackExchange) suggests The Unarchiver or Keka. Citation 10 says gunzip in Mavericks (10.9.5) works if liblzma is present. Citation 11 (MacMyths) mentions using Finder on recent macOS versions. Citation 12 and 13 talk about issues in Sierra but maybe newer versions handle it better. Citation 14, 15, 16, 17 are App Store apps like File Unzip, TAR GZ & XZ Extract, and Unzip Master. So for macOS, options include The Unarchiver, Keka, command line (xz -d or tar -xJf), and third-party apps from the App Store.</p>\n<p>For Linux, citation 3 (File Converter) gives the command: unxz filename.xz or xz -d filename.xz, and for tar.xz: tar -xJf filename.tar.xz. Citation 18 (Ask Ubuntu) confirms using tar with -xJf. Citation 19 and 20 are guides on extracting .xz files on Linux, so the standard command-line tools like xz and tar are the way to go.</p>\n<p>Now, I need to structure the answer per OS, highlighting the main methods. For Windows: 7-Zip (GUI and CLI), WinZip. For macOS: The Unarchiver, Keka, CLI commands. For Linux: xz and tar commands.</p>\n<p>Check if all info is covered. Citations 7 (XZ Utils) mention xz is part of XZ Utils, which is standard on Linux. Also, note that macOS might need additional tools for older versions, but newer ones may have built-in support. Wait, citation 10 says prior to Mavericks, native gunzip doesn't work, but newer versions do. However, the user might be on any version, so suggesting third-party tools is safer.</p>\n<p>Make sure to bold key points like the main tools and commands. Also, include the specific commands for each OS. Need to paraphrase the info, not copy directly. Check citations to ensure correct references.</p>\n<p>Wait, for Linux, the commands are straightforward. For macOS, the CLI commands would be similar to Linux if XZ Utils is installed. But macOS might not have xz by default, so maybe using The Unarchiver is more user-friendly. Citation 10 mentions gunzip but that's for gzip, not xz. Wait, no, citation 10 says \"gunzip in a terminal to extract .xz files\" but that's probably a mistake because gunzip is for gzip. Wait, looking back: citation 10 says \"In Mavericks (10.9.5), you can use gunzip in a terminal to extract .xz files\" – that might be incorrect. Wait, xz uses different commands. Maybe it's a typo, and they meant xz. Wait, citation 3 says \"Use: unxz filename.xz - or: xz -d filename.xz\". So for macOS, if XZ Utils is installed via Homebrew, then xz commands work. Otherwise, third-party apps.</p>\n<p>Citation 9 mentions The Unarchiver supports .xz graphically. So for macOS users, The Unarchiver is a good GUI option. Similarly, Keka is another app.</p>\n<p>For Windows, 7-Zip is the main tool. Right-click and extract using 7-Zip.</p>\n<p>Now, compiling all this into a structured answer with steps for each OS. Make sure to cite the relevant sources. Check which citations apply to each section.</p>\n<p>Windows: citations 1,2,4,5,6. So mention 7-Zip (citations 4,6), WinZip (5), and command line (2).</p>\n<p>macOS: citations 9,10,11,14,15,16,17. The Unarchiver (9), Keka (9), CLI commands (10, but need to verify if xz is available), and App Store apps (14-17).</p>\n<p>Linux: citations 3,18,19,20. Commands like xz -d and tar -xJf.</p>\n<p>Wait, citation 10 says \"gunzip\" but that's for gzip. Maybe it's a mistake, and they meant xz. But the correct command is xz -d. So perhaps citation 10 is incorrect, but other sources confirm xz commands.</p>\n<p>So for macOS CLI, if XZ Utils is installed (maybe via Homebrew), then xz -d works. Otherwise, use GUI tools.</p>\n<p>Now, structure the answer:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Windows: Use 7-Zip (right-click, extract here), or WinZip. Command line with xz binaries.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>macOS: The Unarchiver, Keka, or App Store apps. CLI with xz if installed.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Linux: xz -d or tar -xJf.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Check if all points are covered and citations are correctly referenced.</p>\n</details>\n<p>Here's how to decompress <code>.xz</code> files across different operating systems:</p>\n<h3><strong>Windows</strong></h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Using 7-Zip (Recommended)</strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Install <a href=\"https://www.7-zip.org/\" target=\"_blank\">7-Zip</a> (free and open-source) <sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://www.7-zip.org/#:~:text=7-Zip%20is%20a,7-Zip%20License%20information.\" target=\"_blank\">9</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://www.7-zip.org/#:~:text=7-Zip%20is%20a,7-Zip%20License%20information.\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://p.kagi.com/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJRN5tteQCRFe5xwxV9BtRXczHirhfK_pu_EggvZd0G8o%3D\"> www.7-zip.org</span><b>9. 7-Zip</b></a><span class=\"passage\">7-Zip is a file archiver with a high compression ratio. 7-Zip is free software with open source. The most of the code is under the GNU LGPL license. Some parts of the code are under the BSD 3-clause License. Also there is unRAR license restriction for some parts of the code. Read 7-Zip License information.</span></span></sup>.</li>\n<li>Right-click the <code>.xz</code> file > <strong>7-Zip</strong> > <strong>Extract Here</strong> (for single files) or <strong>Extract to [folder]</strong> <sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"http://www.e7z.org/open-xz-txz.htm#:~:text=Easy%207-Zip%20opens/extracts,source%20file%20archiver.\" target=\"_blank\">4</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"http://www.e7z.org/open-xz-txz.htm#:~:text=Easy%207-Zip%20opens/extracts,source%20file%20archiver.\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://p.kagi.com/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJAD9aYQujqDQxD9_1u_T3GH7eu2TReSrdnyBzTLZsWsI%3D\"> www.e7z.org</span><b>4. Open/Extract xz/txz/tar.xz File with Freeware on Windows/Mac/Linux</b></a><span class=\"passage\">Easy 7-Zip opens/extracts xz/txz/tar.xz file easily on Windows. The Easy 7-Zip was developed based on 7-Zip. 7-Zip is a famous open source file archiver.</span></span></sup>.</li>\n<li>For <code>.tar.xz</code> files, extract twice: first to get the <code>.tar</code> file, then extract the <code>.tar</code> archive <sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://superuser.com/questions/1735189/error-extracting-tar-xz-files-in-windows-using-command-line#:~:text=To%20allow%20tar,in%20multiple%20steps.\" target=\"_blank\">5</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://superuser.com/questions/1735189/error-extracting-tar-xz-files-in-windows-using-command-line#:~:text=To%20allow%20tar,in%20multiple%20steps.\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://p.kagi.com/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJBIfezTgffvs4QQGYvQfwLJveY_6Z_Q1MAKxCdbEk2ok%3D\"> superuser.com</span><b>5. Error extracting tar.xz files in Windows using command line</b></a><span class=\"passage\">To allow tar to support xz on earlier Windows versions, download the xz binaries and ensure they are on your path. Or you can use another program such as 7-Zip. My 7-zip does support xz files, as I mentioned in my question, but I only know how to use it to manually extract files in multiple steps.</span></span></sup>.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><strong>Command Line</strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Install <a href=\"https://tukaani.org/xz/\" target=\"_blank\">xz binaries</a> and add them to your <code>PATH</code>, then use:</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<div class=\"codehilite\"><span class=\"filename\">Bash</span><pre><span></span><code><span class=\"nf\">xz</span> <span class=\"no\">-d</span> filename.xz\n</code></pre></div>\n<p>or for <code>.tar.xz</code>:</p>\n<div class=\"codehilite\"><span class=\"filename\">Bash</span><pre><span></span><code><span class=\"nf\">tar</span> <span class=\"no\">-xJf</span> filename.tar.xz\n</code></pre></div>\n<p><sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://file-converter-free.com/ge/formats-explained/what-is-xz#:~:text=XZ%20produces%20significantly,files%20on%20Windows%3F\" target=\"_blank\">2</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://file-converter-free.com/ge/formats-explained/what-is-xz#:~:text=XZ%20produces%20significantly,files%20on%20Windows%3F\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://p.kagi.com/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJt4eG2rT7maZAiB6QQWDUfFTHO1MyOPW_0Y5RUAJNUv594vKnINm93zQ1Bi_NcAjm\"> file-converter-free.com</span><b>2. What is XZ? Complete Guide to XZ Files</b></a><span class=\"passage\">XZ produces significantly smaller files (20 to 35% smaller for typical content) but is much slower to compress. Decompression speed is comparable. For software distribution where files are compressed once and downloaded many times, XZ is the better choice. How do I decompress an XZ file? Use: unxz filename.xz - or: xz -d filename.xz - For .tar.xz files: tar -xJf filename.tar.xz. Can I open XZ files on Windows?</span></span></sup><sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://superuser.com/questions/1735189/error-extracting-tar-xz-files-in-windows-using-command-line#:~:text=To%20allow%20tar,in%20multiple%20steps.\" target=\"_blank\">5</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://superuser.com/questions/1735189/error-extracting-tar-xz-files-in-windows-using-command-line#:~:text=To%20allow%20tar,in%20multiple%20steps.\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://p.kagi.com/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJBIfezTgffvs4QQGYvQfwLJveY_6Z_Q1MAKxCdbEk2ok%3D\"> superuser.com</span><b>5. Error extracting tar.xz files in Windows using command line</b></a><span class=\"passage\">To allow tar to support xz on earlier Windows versions, download the xz binaries and ensure they are on your path. Or you can use another program such as 7-Zip. My 7-zip does support xz files, as I mentioned in my question, but I only know how to use it to manually extract files in multiple steps.</span></span></sup>.</p>\n<h3><strong>macOS</strong></h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Graphical Tools</strong>:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Unarchiver</strong> (free from the App Store) supports <code>.xz</code> extraction <sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/31344/how-can-i-extract-an-xz-archive-graphically-on-mac-os-x-10-4#:~:text=I%27d%20give%20The,Keka%20it%27s%20free.\" target=\"_blank\">8</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/31344/how-can-i-extract-an-xz-archive-graphically-on-mac-os-x-10-4#:~:text=I%27d%20give%20The,Keka%20it%27s%20free.\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://p.kagi.com/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJQlYEF0p9t9cNIutaZPOD6guQU8BHxezu2Cvp7g5z1nwXFk6bWorHr7n1DbFODVoF\"> apple.stackexchange.com</span><b>8. How can I extract an .xz archive graphically on Mac OS X 10.4?</b></a><span class=\"passage\">I'd give The Unarchiver a try. It's free, graphical, supports 10.4 and can extract .xz archives. There is also a CLI version. Another option is Keka it's free.</span></span></sup>.</li>\n<li><strong>Keka</strong> (free) or <strong>TAR GZ & XZ Extract</strong> (App Store) provide one-click extraction <sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/31344/how-can-i-extract-an-xz-archive-graphically-on-mac-os-x-10-4#:~:text=I%27d%20give%20The,Keka%20it%27s%20free.\" target=\"_blank\">8</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/31344/how-can-i-extract-an-xz-archive-graphically-on-mac-os-x-10-4#:~:text=I%27d%20give%20The,Keka%20it%27s%20free.\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://p.kagi.com/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJQlYEF0p9t9cNIutaZPOD6guQU8BHxezu2Cvp7g5z1nwXFk6bWorHr7n1DbFODVoF\"> apple.stackexchange.com</span><b>8. How can I extract an .xz archive graphically on Mac OS X 10.4?</b></a><span class=\"passage\">I'd give The Unarchiver a try. It's free, graphical, supports 10.4 and can extract .xz archives. There is also a CLI version. Another option is Keka it's free.</span></span></sup><sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/ch/app/tar-gz-xz-extract/id6496853740#:~:text=Extract%20tar%2C%20tar.gz%2C,step-by-step%20extract%20process.\" target=\"_blank\">10</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://apps.apple.com/ch/app/tar-gz-xz-extract/id6496853740#:~:text=Extract%20tar%2C%20tar.gz%2C,step-by-step%20extract%20process.\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://p.kagi.com/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJICZxid07F4plsPyAzdyWLGrKF2iPP_bNNaocV7Nu068%3D\"> apps.apple.com</span><b>10. TAR GZ & XZ Extract im App Store</b></a><span class=\"passage\">Extract tar, tar.gz, and xz easily! Extractor tool that will open Unix-type archives in a few taps. Just choose gz or xz archive file and extractor will do all…Beschreibung. Extract tar, tar.gz, and xz easily! Extractor tool that will open Unix-type archives in a few taps. Just choose gz or xz archive file and extractor will do all other for you. All are fully automotive, no need for a long and hard step-by-step extract process.</span></span></sup>.</li>\n<li>Recent macOS versions may natively handle <code>.xz</code> via <strong>Finder</strong> (double-click the file) <sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://macmyths.com/how-to-extract-xz-file-on-mac/#:~:text=If%20you%20consider,version%20of%20Mac.\" target=\"_blank\">7</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://macmyths.com/how-to-extract-xz-file-on-mac/#:~:text=If%20you%20consider,version%20of%20Mac.\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://p.kagi.com/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJSjLQC_-YvKEOKnHsXe9aNINqPLLz4S4B7Pxl22SNz-4%3D\"> macmyths.com</span><b>7. How to Extract .XZ File on Mac - MacMyths</b></a><span class=\"passage\">If you consider installing an application, go over our guide on extracting .XZ files using third-party applications. Otherwise, utilize The Finder on your recent version of Mac.</span></span></sup>.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><strong>Terminal</strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>If <code>xz</code> is installed (e.g., via <a href=\"https://brew.sh/\" target=\"_blank\">Homebrew</a>), use:</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<div class=\"codehilite\"><span class=\"filename\">Bash</span><pre><span></span><code><span class=\"nf\">xz</span> <span class=\"no\">-d</span> filename.xz\n</code></pre></div>\n<p>or for <code>.tar.xz</code>:</p>\n<div class=\"codehilite\"><span class=\"filename\">Bash</span><pre><span></span><code><span class=\"nf\">tar</span> <span class=\"no\">-xJf</span> filename.tar.xz\n</code></pre></div>\n<p><sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://file-converter-free.com/ge/formats-explained/what-is-xz#:~:text=XZ%20produces%20significantly,files%20on%20Windows%3F\" target=\"_blank\">2</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://file-converter-free.com/ge/formats-explained/what-is-xz#:~:text=XZ%20produces%20significantly,files%20on%20Windows%3F\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://p.kagi.com/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJt4eG2rT7maZAiB6QQWDUfFTHO1MyOPW_0Y5RUAJNUv594vKnINm93zQ1Bi_NcAjm\"> file-converter-free.com</span><b>2. What is XZ? Complete Guide to XZ Files</b></a><span class=\"passage\">XZ produces significantly smaller files (20 to 35% smaller for typical content) but is much slower to compress. Decompression speed is comparable. For software distribution where files are compressed once and downloaded many times, XZ is the better choice. How do I decompress an XZ file? Use: unxz filename.xz - or: xz -d filename.xz - For .tar.xz files: tar -xJf filename.tar.xz. Can I open XZ files on Windows?</span></span></sup><sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/questions/92328/how-do-i-uncompress-a-tarball-that-uses-xz#:~:text=I%27m%20used%20to,can%20I%20do\" target=\"_blank\">11</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/questions/92328/how-do-i-uncompress-a-tarball-that-uses-xz#:~:text=I%27m%20used%20to,can%20I%20do\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://p.kagi.com/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJV80hRZ87iHUVTecVLy7LJuM2FkM2zBdcZrSS4jYKVMo%3D\"> askubuntu.com</span><b>11. How do I uncompress a tarball that uses .xz? - Ask Ubuntu</b></a><span class=\"passage\">I'm used to extracting tarballs with a -xfz flag, which handles gzip and bzip2 archives. Recently I've run into a .tar.xz file and I would like to uncompress it in one step using tar, how can I do...</span></span></sup>.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Older macOS versions (pre-Mavericks) require third-party tools since <code>liblzma</code> is missing <sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/326530/how-to-unzip-xz#:~:text=In%20Mavericks%20%2810.9.5%29%2C,is%20not%20present.\" target=\"_blank\">6</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/326530/how-to-unzip-xz#:~:text=In%20Mavericks%20%2810.9.5%29%2C,is%20not%20present.\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://p.kagi.com/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJQlYEF0p9t9cNIutaZPOD6guQU8BHxezu2Cvp7g5z1nwXFk6bWorHr7n1DbFODVoF\"> apple.stackexchange.com</span><b>6. macos - How to unzip .xz - Ask Different</b></a><span class=\"passage\">In Mavericks (10.9.5), you can use gunzip in a terminal to extract .xz files - so it is sure to also work on Yosemite. Note: The library liblzma is required to extract .xz files. Prior to Mavericks, .xz can not be extracted by the native gunzip on OS X because this library is not present.</span></span></sup>.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3><strong>Linux</strong></h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Terminal Commands</strong> (pre-installed on most systems):\n<ul>\n<li>For <code>.xz</code> files:</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<div class=\"codehilite\"><span class=\"filename\">Bash</span><pre><span></span><code><span class=\"nf\">unxz</span> filename.xz\n</code></pre></div>\n<p>or</p>\n<div class=\"codehilite\"><span class=\"filename\">Bash</span><pre><span></span><code><span class=\"nf\">xz</span> <span class=\"no\">-d</span> filename.xz\n</code></pre></div>\n<p><sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://file-converter-free.com/ge/formats-explained/what-is-xz#:~:text=XZ%20produces%20significantly,files%20on%20Windows%3F\" target=\"_blank\">2</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://file-converter-free.com/ge/formats-explained/what-is-xz#:~:text=XZ%20produces%20significantly,files%20on%20Windows%3F\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://p.kagi.com/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJt4eG2rT7maZAiB6QQWDUfFTHO1MyOPW_0Y5RUAJNUv594vKnINm93zQ1Bi_NcAjm\"> file-converter-free.com</span><b>2. What is XZ? Complete Guide to XZ Files</b></a><span class=\"passage\">XZ produces significantly smaller files (20 to 35% smaller for typical content) but is much slower to compress. Decompression speed is comparable. For software distribution where files are compressed once and downloaded many times, XZ is the better choice. How do I decompress an XZ file? Use: unxz filename.xz - or: xz -d filename.xz - For .tar.xz files: tar -xJf filename.tar.xz. Can I open XZ files on Windows?</span></span></sup><sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://computingforgeeks.com/how-to-extract-xz-files-on-linux/#:~:text=Learn%20how%20to,and%20troubleshooting%20tips.\" target=\"_blank\">12</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://computingforgeeks.com/how-to-extract-xz-files-on-linux/#:~:text=Learn%20how%20to,and%20troubleshooting%20tips.\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://p.kagi.com/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJ5nFHq_QwHHFXHK1Wm1f7QgEN9dOjqX-3vkA5Yb6WqYM1KBk06VdSTg6cCzVh9j-u\"> computingforgeeks.com</span><b>12. How To Extract .xz files on a Linux System [Guide]</b></a><span class=\"passage\">Learn how to extract .xz files on a Linux System. Complete guide with commands, configuration, and troubleshooting tips.</span></span></sup>.</p>\n<ul>\n<li>For <code>.tar.xz</code> files:</li>\n</ul>\n<div class=\"codehilite\"><span class=\"filename\">Bash</span><pre><span></span><code><span class=\"nf\">tar</span> <span class=\"no\">-xJf</span> filename.tar.xz\n</code></pre></div>\n<p><sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://file-converter-free.com/ge/formats-explained/what-is-xz#:~:text=XZ%20produces%20significantly,files%20on%20Windows%3F\" target=\"_blank\">2</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://file-converter-free.com/ge/formats-explained/what-is-xz#:~:text=XZ%20produces%20significantly,files%20on%20Windows%3F\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://p.kagi.com/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJt4eG2rT7maZAiB6QQWDUfFTHO1MyOPW_0Y5RUAJNUv594vKnINm93zQ1Bi_NcAjm\"> file-converter-free.com</span><b>2. What is XZ? Complete Guide to XZ Files</b></a><span class=\"passage\">XZ produces significantly smaller files (20 to 35% smaller for typical content) but is much slower to compress. Decompression speed is comparable. For software distribution where files are compressed once and downloaded many times, XZ is the better choice. How do I decompress an XZ file? Use: unxz filename.xz - or: xz -d filename.xz - For .tar.xz files: tar -xJf filename.tar.xz. Can I open XZ files on Windows?</span></span></sup><sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/questions/92328/how-do-i-uncompress-a-tarball-that-uses-xz#:~:text=I%27m%20used%20to,can%20I%20do\" target=\"_blank\">11</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://askubuntu.com/questions/92328/how-do-i-uncompress-a-tarball-that-uses-xz#:~:text=I%27m%20used%20to,can%20I%20do\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://p.kagi.com/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJV80hRZ87iHUVTecVLy7LJuM2FkM2zBdcZrSS4jYKVMo%3D\"> askubuntu.com</span><b>11. How do I uncompress a tarball that uses .xz? - Ask Ubuntu</b></a><span class=\"passage\">I'm used to extracting tarballs with a -xfz flag, which handles gzip and bzip2 archives. Recently I've run into a .tar.xz file and I would like to uncompress it in one step using tar, how can I do...</span></span></sup>.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>GUI Tools</strong>:\n<ul>\n<li>Use file managers like <strong>Ark</strong> (KDE) or <strong>File Roller</strong> (GNOME), which support <code>.xz</code> via the <code>xz</code> package <sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://computingforgeeks.com/extract-xz-files-debian-ubuntu-rocky-almalinux-rhel/#:~:text=Did%20you%20just,is%20a%20breeze%21.\" target=\"_blank\">3</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://computingforgeeks.com/extract-xz-files-debian-ubuntu-rocky-almalinux-rhel/#:~:text=Did%20you%20just,is%20a%20breeze%21.\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://p.kagi.com/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJ5nFHq_QwHHFXHK1Wm1f7QgEN9dOjqX-3vkA5Yb6WqYM1KBk06VdSTg6cCzVh9j-u\"> computingforgeeks.com</span><b>3. How To Extract xz files on Linux - ComputingForGeeks</b></a><span class=\"passage\">Did you just download a file from the internet ending in .xz on your Debian, Ubuntu, Rocky, Alma, or RHEL Linux system? Any file with .xz extension is a compressed archive, and its extraction is a breeze!.</span></span></sup>.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<h3>Key Notes</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>XZ Utils</strong> (the standard toolset for <code>.xz</code> files) is natively available on Linux and can be installed on Windows/macOS for CLI access <sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XZ_Utils#:~:text=XZ%20Utils%20%28previously,onwards%2C%20Microsoft%20Windows.\" target=\"_blank\">1</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XZ_Utils#:~:text=XZ%20Utils%20%28previously,onwards%2C%20Microsoft%20Windows.\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://p.kagi.com/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJuWyqBKj8MT4ZBZYnSH4uzuNLNQdbiyz2-gUDYI6hGs0%3D\"> en.wikipedia.org</span><b>1. XZ Utils</b></a><span class=\"passage\">XZ Utils (previously LZMA Utils) is a set of free software command-line lossless data compressors, including the programs lzma and xz, for Unix-like operating systems and, from version 5.0 onwards, Microsoft Windows.</span></span></sup>.</li>\n<li><strong>Compression trade-off</strong>: XZ files are 20–35% smaller than ZIP but slower to compress (decompression speed is comparable) <sup class=\"trigger\"><a href=\"https://file-converter-free.com/ge/formats-explained/what-is-xz#:~:text=XZ%20produces%20significantly,files%20on%20Windows%3F\" target=\"_blank\">2</a><span class=\"tooltip top center citation\"><a href=\"https://file-converter-free.com/ge/formats-explained/what-is-xz#:~:text=XZ%20produces%20significantly,files%20on%20Windows%3F\"><span class=\"source\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"https://p.kagi.com/proxy/favicons?c=lQ30-cxV_E2Vdyqb6hrbuYgId7qu7hecjO7o1T7aqQDFc7XpcLttL1Ryala-GNHJt4eG2rT7maZAiB6QQWDUfFTHO1MyOPW_0Y5RUAJNUv594vKnINm93zQ1Bi_NcAjm\"> file-converter-free.com</span><b>2. What is XZ? Complete Guide to XZ Files</b></a><span class=\"passage\">XZ produces significantly smaller files (20 to 35% smaller for typical content) but is much slower to compress. Decompression speed is comparable. For software distribution where files are compressed once and downloaded many times, XZ is the better choice. How do I decompress an XZ file? Use: unxz filename.xz - or: xz -d filename.xz - For .tar.xz files: tar -xJf filename.tar.xz. Can I open XZ files on Windows?</span></span></sup>.</li>\n</ul>","md":"<details><summary>Thinking</summary>\n\nOkay, let me tackle this user query about decompressing .xz files on Windows, macOS, and Linux. First, I need to go through the provided citations to gather the necessary information for each OS.\n\nStarting with Windows. From citation 1 (TechBloat), it mentions that extracting XZ files isn't straightforward like ZIP. They probably recommend using tools like 7-Zip. Citation 2 (SuperUser) says to download xz binaries or use 7-Zip. Citation 4 is the 7-Zip official site, confirming it's a free archiver that supports XZ. Citation 6 mentions Easy 7-Zip, which is based on 7-Zip. Citation 5 (WinZip) says you can use WinZip. So for Windows, the main tools are 7-Zip (or Easy 7-Zip) and WinZip. Also, citation 2 mentions using the command line with tar if xz binaries are installed.\n\nMoving to macOS. Citation 9 (Apple StackExchange) suggests The Unarchiver or Keka. Citation 10 says gunzip in Mavericks (10.9.5) works if liblzma is present. Citation 11 (MacMyths) mentions using Finder on recent macOS versions. Citation 12 and 13 talk about issues in Sierra but maybe newer versions handle it better. Citation 14, 15, 16, 17 are App Store apps like File Unzip, TAR GZ & XZ Extract, and Unzip Master. So for macOS, options include The Unarchiver, Keka, command line (xz -d or tar -xJf), and third-party apps from the App Store.\n\nFor Linux, citation 3 (File Converter) gives the command: unxz filename.xz or xz -d filename.xz, and for tar.xz: tar -xJf filename.tar.xz. Citation 18 (Ask Ubuntu) confirms using tar with -xJf. Citation 19 and 20 are guides on extracting .xz files on Linux, so the standard command-line tools like xz and tar are the way to go.\n\nNow, I need to structure the answer per OS, highlighting the main methods. For Windows: 7-Zip (GUI and CLI), WinZip. For macOS: The Unarchiver, Keka, CLI commands. For Linux: xz and tar commands.\n\nCheck if all info is covered. Citations 7 (XZ Utils) mention xz is part of XZ Utils, which is standard on Linux. Also, note that macOS might need additional tools for older versions, but newer ones may have built-in support. Wait, citation 10 says prior to Mavericks, native gunzip doesn't work, but newer versions do. However, the user might be on any version, so suggesting third-party tools is safer.\n\nMake sure to bold key points like the main tools and commands. Also, include the specific commands for each OS. Need to paraphrase the info, not copy directly. Check citations to ensure correct references.\n\nWait, for Linux, the commands are straightforward. For macOS, the CLI commands would be similar to Linux if XZ Utils is installed. But macOS might not have xz by default, so maybe using The Unarchiver is more user-friendly. Citation 10 mentions gunzip but that's for gzip, not xz. Wait, no, citation 10 says \"gunzip in a terminal to extract .xz files\" but that's probably a mistake because gunzip is for gzip. Wait, looking back: citation 10 says \"In Mavericks (10.9.5), you can use gunzip in a terminal to extract .xz files\" – that might be incorrect. Wait, xz uses different commands. Maybe it's a typo, and they meant xz. Wait, citation 3 says \"Use: unxz filename.xz - or: xz -d filename.xz\". So for macOS, if XZ Utils is installed via Homebrew, then xz commands work. Otherwise, third-party apps.\n\nCitation 9 mentions The Unarchiver supports .xz graphically. So for macOS users, The Unarchiver is a good GUI option. Similarly, Keka is another app.\n\nFor Windows, 7-Zip is the main tool. Right-click and extract using 7-Zip.\n\nNow, compiling all this into a structured answer with steps for each OS. Make sure to cite the relevant sources. Check which citations apply to each section.\n\nWindows: citations 1,2,4,5,6. So mention 7-Zip (citations 4,6), WinZip (5), and command line (2).\n\nmacOS: citations 9,10,11,14,15,16,17. The Unarchiver (9), Keka (9), CLI commands (10, but need to verify if xz is available), and App Store apps (14-17).\n\nLinux: citations 3,18,19,20. Commands like xz -d and tar -xJf.\n\nWait, citation 10 says \"gunzip\" but that's for gzip. Maybe it's a mistake, and they meant xz. But the correct command is xz -d. So perhaps citation 10 is incorrect, but other sources confirm xz commands.\n\nSo for macOS CLI, if XZ Utils is installed (maybe via Homebrew), then xz -d works. Otherwise, use GUI tools.\n\nNow, structure the answer:\n\n- Windows: Use 7-Zip (right-click, extract here), or WinZip. Command line with xz binaries.\n\n- macOS: The Unarchiver, Keka, or App Store apps. CLI with xz if installed.\n\n- Linux: xz -d or tar -xJf.\n\nCheck if all points are covered and citations are correctly referenced.\n\n</details>\n\nHere's how to decompress `.xz` files across different operating systems:\n\n### **Windows**\n- **Using 7-Zip (Recommended)**:\n - Install [7-Zip](https://www.7-zip.org/) (free and open-source) [^9].\n - Right-click the `.xz` file > **7-Zip** > **Extract Here** (for single files) or **Extract to [folder]** [^4].\n - For `.tar.xz` files, extract twice: first to get the `.tar` file, then extract the `.tar` archive [^5].\n- **Command Line**:\n - Install [xz binaries](https://tukaani.org/xz/) and add them to your `PATH`, then use:\n ```bash\n xz -d filename.xz\n ```\n or for `.tar.xz`:\n ```bash\n tar -xJf filename.tar.xz\n ```\n [^2][^5].\n\n### **macOS**\n- **Graphical Tools**:\n - **The Unarchiver** (free from the App Store) supports `.xz` extraction [^8].\n - **Keka** (free) or **TAR GZ & XZ Extract** (App Store) provide one-click extraction [^8][^10].\n - Recent macOS versions may natively handle `.xz` via **Finder** (double-click the file) [^7].\n- **Terminal**:\n - If `xz` is installed (e.g., via [Homebrew](https://brew.sh/)), use:\n ```bash\n xz -d filename.xz\n ```\n or for `.tar.xz`:\n ```bash\n tar -xJf filename.tar.xz\n ```\n [^2][^11].\n - Older macOS versions (pre-Mavericks) require third-party tools since `liblzma` is missing [^6].\n\n### **Linux**\n- **Terminal Commands** (pre-installed on most systems):\n - For `.xz` files:\n ```bash\n unxz filename.xz\n ```\n or\n ```bash\n xz -d filename.xz\n ```\n [^2][^12].\n - For `.tar.xz` files:\n ```bash\n tar -xJf filename.tar.xz\n ```\n [^2][^11].\n- **GUI Tools**:\n - Use file managers like **Ark** (KDE) or **File Roller** (GNOME), which support `.xz` via the `xz` package [^3].\n\n### Key Notes\n- **XZ Utils** (the standard toolset for `.xz` files) is natively available on Linux and can be installed on Windows/macOS for CLI access [^1].\n- **Compression 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