LZIP Decompress
Decompress LZIP data from Hex or Base64 and output it as UTF-8 text, Hex, Base64, or another encoding. Read more
What is LZIP decompress?
LZIP restores LZMA-compressed members with integrity checks. This tool decodes LZIP bytes supplied as Hex or Base64 and displays the restored byte stream as UTF-8, Hex, Base64, or another encoding. It does not interpret TAR entries.
How to use this tool
Paste the complete LZIP value, select Hex or Base64 according to its textual representation, and choose how to display the restored bytes. Use UTF-8 only for valid text output. Use LZIP Compress for the reverse operation.
Choosing the right format
Input Encoding describes the compressed representation; Output Encoding describes the decompressed bytes. LZIP stores the dictionary information needed by the decoder, so no compression level is selected during decompression.
Important limitations
An LZIP stream can expand greatly. Integrity checks detect corruption, not malicious substitution. This browser tool buffers the complete compressed input before decoding. Use memory-limited native tools for large or untrusted input.
Frequently asked questions
Why can another program not open the result?
Confirm the Hex or Base64 is complete and begins with the LZIP magic. XZ, LZMA-Alone, corrupt data, and a decompressed TAR structure need different handling. Use LZIP Extract for .tar.lz.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Decoding and decompression run locally in your browser.