LZ4 on Mac
Short answer: ZipGood can open and extract LZ4 archives on macOS. Creating LZ4 archives is not supported.
What is LZ4?
LZ4 is a lossless compression algorithm focused on extremely fast compression and decompression. It trades compression ratio for speed and is common in systems where latency matters.
ZipGood and LZ4
ZipGood can open and extract existing .lz4 archives. LZ4 is an extraction-only format in ZipGood.
LZ4 capabilities in ZipGood
| Capability | Supported |
|---|---|
| Create | Not documented |
| Open | Yes |
| Extract | Yes |
| Encrypt | Not documented |
| Split volumes | Not documented |
LZ4 capability detail
ZipGood can open and extract LZ4 archives on macOS. Creating LZ4 archives is not supported.
LZ4: frequently asked questions
Can ZipGood open LZ4 files?
Yes. ZipGood can open and extract LZ4 archives on macOS.
Can ZipGood create LZ4 files?
No. LZ4 is an extraction-only format in ZipGood.
Sources
- ZipGood on the Mac App Store Level 1
- ZipGood Product Description Level 2
- ZipGood Support Documentation Level 3
Product facts on this page were last verified on October 2, 2026.