.ZIP
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Compressed Archive
A compressed archive format used to bundle multiple files together. It helps reduce file sizes and makes sharing easier.
.RAR
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Roshal Archive
A proprietary compressed archive format known for high compression rates. It is commonly used for distributing large files efficiently.
.7Z
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7-Zip Compressed Archive
A high-compression archive format designed to provide strong encryption and efficient file compression. It supports large file sizes and multi-volume archives.
.ISO
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Disk Image
A disk image file that contains a complete copy of an optical disc. It is commonly used for OS installations and backups.
.DMG
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Disk Image
A macOS disk image file used for software distribution. It mounts as a virtual disk when opened.
.TGZ
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Tar GZipped Archive
Combines the TAR format for organizing multiple files and the GZIP compression method, commonly used in Unix-based systems for efficient file storage.
.TXZ
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Tar XZ Compressed Archive
An archive format that uses TAR for combining files and XZ for high compression, often used in Linux distributions.