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How do I create tar.lz4 file?

Below are step by step instructions for creating tar.lz4 archives using ezyZip.
  1. To add files to your tar.lz4 archive, you have two options:
  2. (Optional) Set the desired compression level by clicking the down arrow next to "Create TAR.LZ4 File" button.
  3. Click "Create TAR.LZ4 File". It will start compressing the files.
    Save the created tar.lz4 file to local drive
  4. Click "Save TAR.LZ4 File" to save the archive to selected destination folder.

    Save the created tar.lz4 file to local drive

How do I create tar.lz4 archive from a folder?

Create a TAR.LZ4 archive that includes all the contents of your selected folder, including any subfolders and their files. Simply click the folder button and ezyZip will archive your entire folder structure while maintaining the original organization. You can then drag & drop more files & folders as you wish to expand your archive with additional content.

Select folder

How do I convert Dropbox files to tar.lz4?

  1. Click on the Dropbox logo () in the file selector button.

    Select from Dropbox

  2. The Dropbox file chooser will appear. You will need to authorise access to ezyZip the first time.
  3. Once you have selected the file(s), they will appear in the listing. Follow the instructions above to compress the files.
  4. To save the resulting TAR.LZ4 file to Dropbox, click on "Dropbox" dropdown under the "Save TAR.LZ4 File" button. This will require authorisation the first time you run it.

    The file will be stored in /Apps/ezyZip folder.

What operating system and browser does ezyZip support?

ezyZip is an online tool that supports any OS that can run a modern browser. We have tested it to work with Windows, MacOS, Linux (e.g. Ubuntu, Mint, Debian), Android, ChromeOS (Chromebook), iOS (iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch).

We are continuously updating the system, so ensure you are using the latest version of one of the popular browsers or their variants. (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera).

Please let us know via the feedback form if you have any issues.

What is a tar.lz4 file?

A TAR.LZ4 file combines the TAR archiving format with LZ4 compression. Files are first archived using TAR, preserving their structure and metadata, then compressed with LZ4, an extremely fast compression algorithm. This format prioritizes speed over compression ratio, making it ideal for scenarios where processing time is critical.

LZ4 compression is designed for applications requiring real-time data compression, offering decompression speeds that can reach multiple gigabytes per second on modern hardware. While it doesnt achieve the compression ratios of algorithms like BZIP2 or Zstandard, its exceptional speed makes TAR.LZ4 perfect for backup systems, log compression, and other applications where rapid processing is essential. When creating TAR.LZ4 archives with ezyZip, date information is not included and empty directories are not added to the resulting archive file.

What is ezyZip?

ezyZip is a collection of online file management tools, including this free tar.lz4 file creation utility. Unlike other online file compression tools, ezyZip runs locally in your browser, ensuring your privacy is protected. You can create tar.lz4 archives quickly and securely without uploading your files to a server.