LZ4 Compressed File
General Information
| Title | LZ4 File Extension |
| Extension | .lz4 |
| Full Form | LZ4 Compressed File |
| File Type | Compressed File |
| Developer | Yann Collet |
| MIME Type | application/x-lz4 |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data compression |
| Additional Functions | Fast compression, Fast decompression |
| Features | High-speed, Lossless |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High compression |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No, requires decompression |
Use Cases
| Data Archiving | Yes |
| Data Transfer | Yes |
| Storage Optimization | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File corruption |
| Best Practices | Verify integrity, Use reliable software |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2011 |
| Latest Version | LZ4 r131 (As of knowledge cutoff) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .zip, .rar, .gzip |
