LZO Compressed File
General Information
| Title | LZO File Extension |
| Extension | .lzo |
| Full Form | LZO Compressed File |
| File Type | Compressed File |
| Developer | Markus Oberhumer |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data compression |
| Additional Functions | Speed optimization |
| Features | High compression ratio, Fast decompression |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Lossless compression |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | After decompression |
Use Cases
| Data Archiving | Yes |
| Backup | Yes |
| Large Datasets | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Archive bombs |
| Best Practices | Scan for viruses, Validate source |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1994 |
| Latest Version | LZO 2.10 (2017) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .lz, .gzip, .zip |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 LZO command-line tool |
Free | Cross-platform |
 7-Zip |
Free | Windows, Linux (p7zip) |
| WinRAR |
Trialware | Windows, Mac, Linux |