LZX Compressed Archive
General Information
| Title | LZX File Extension |
| Extension | .lzx |
| Full Form | LZX Compressed Archive |
| File Type | Compressed File Archive |
| Developer | Jonathan Forbes, Tomi Poutanen |
| MIME Type | application/x-lzx |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data compression |
| Additional Functions | File archiving |
| Features | High compression, Multi-file storage |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High compression |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Data Archiving | Yes |
| Software Distribution | Yes |
| Backup Compression | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Archive bomb |
| Best Practices | Scan for viruses, Validate source |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 1990s |
| Latest Version | Varies by software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .zip, .rar, .7z, .tar |
