XZ Utils

by The Tukaani Projectv5.8.3

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

A complete C99 implementation of the .xz file format. XZ Utils were originally written for POSIX systems but have been ported to a few non-POSIX systems as well.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id TukaaniProject.XZUtils --exact --version 5.8.3

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Installers · v5.8.3

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	ZIP archive	-		Direct
x64	ZIP archive	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for XZ Utils.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install XZ Utils on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id TukaaniProject.XZUtils --exact --version 5.8.3. winget downloads the installer from The Tukaani Project and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install XZ Utils silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id TukaaniProject.XZUtils --exact 5.8.3 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall XZ Utils via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id TukaaniProject.XZUtils --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from XZ Utils's Apps & Features entry.

Is XZ Utils free?

XZ Utils is distributed under Various open-source licenses. Refer to the publisher (https://tukaani.org/xz/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does XZ Utils work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls XZ Utils directly from the publisher.

How do I keep XZ Utils up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id TukaaniProject.XZUtils --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of XZ Utils from microsoft/winget-pkgs.