What is the difference between .chw and .txz?
- Extension
- .chw
- .txz
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Developer
- Compressed
- Developer
- Microsoft
- Tukaani
- Description
- A CHW file, or Compiled Help Index File, is a type of file associated with Microsoft Compiled HTML Help, a proprietary format for online help files developed by Microsoft. This file specifically stores the index for a help file, allowing users to search and locate information quickly within the help documentation. The CHW file works in conjunction with a CHM file, which contains the actual help content, including text, images, and navigation.
- The TXZ file format is a combination of TAR archiving and XZ compression. It is used to pack multiple files into a single archive (TAR) and then compress it using XZ compression to reduce the file size. The TAR aspect allows for the collection of various files and directories into a single file, preserving their structure and attributes. The XZ compression, known for its high compression ratio, further compresses this archive, making the resulting TXZ file more efficient for storage or transmission.
- MIME Type
- application/vnd.ms-works
- application/x-xz-compressed-tar
- Wikipedia
- .chw on Wikipedia
- .txz on Wikipedia