What is the difference between .cpio and .xz?
- Extension
- .cpio
- .xz
- Format
- Binary
- Binary
- Category
- Developer
- Compressed
- Developer
- GNU
- Tukaani
- Description
- The cpio file type is associated with Unix-based systems and represents a format used for archiving and compressing files. The name "cpio" stands for "copy in, copy out," reflecting the method by which files are gathered into an archive or extracted from one. This format supports various compression methods and is commonly utilized for creating archives in backup processes, distributing packages, or consolidating files for easier transfer. A cpio archive can contain multiple files and directories, preserving their file attributes.
- Commonly used for Linux software distribution, XZ files are archive files compressed with XZ compression algorithm. It may hold one or more compressed files.
- MIME Type
- application/x-cpio
- application/x-xz
- Wikipedia
- .cpio on Wikipedia
- .xz on Wikipedia