LZIP Create (Compress)
Compress a file as LZIP or create a tar.lz archive from multiple files and folders directly in your browser. Read more
What is LZIP create?
LZIP is a lossless compressor that stores LZMA-compressed members with integrity checks. It compresses a single byte stream and does not store filenames or directory trees by itself. This tool creates .lz for one file; for multiple files or folders it creates TAR first, then LZIP-compresses it as .tar.lz.
How to use this tool
Add files or folders, review their relative archive paths, select preset 0–9, and choose a matching output filename. Use .lz for a single compressed stream and .tar.lz when TAR holds multiple entries. Use LZIP Extract to restore the result.
Choosing the right format
LZIP supplies compression; TAR preserves multiple names and directories. Higher presets may improve compression at the cost of more CPU time and memory. The default level 6 provides a practical balance of compression ratio, speed, and memory use.
Important limitations
LZIP and TAR do not encrypt content or paths. This tool streams TAR data into LZIP compression, but compression state and generated output still consume browser memory. Use native streaming tools for large folders or when exact Unix metadata and links must be preserved.
Frequently asked questions
Why can another program not open the result?
Determine whether the output is a single .lz stream or LZIP-compressed TAR. Decompressing .tar.lz produces a .tar, which then needs TAR extraction. XZ (.xz) and LZMA-Alone (.lzma) are different containers.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Selected files are archived and compressed locally in the browser.
Drag and drop files or folders here, or use the buttons above.
Files are processed locally and are not uploaded.