compression

LZMA2

The high-ratio algorithm used by 7z and xz.

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How LZMA2 works

LZMA2 uses a very large dictionary and range coding to reach substantially better ratios than Deflate, at the cost of speed and memory.

Family
lossless
Introduced
2009

LZMA2 scores

Deterministic scores calculated from the structured facts above. Identical facts always produce identical scores.

Overall score

83/100

  • Archiving score

    100
    • it is a current, actively maintained format
    • it is actively maintained and current

    Confidence 34% · evidence coverage 56%

  • Longevity score

    89
    • it is actively maintained and current
    • it is a current, actively maintained format
    • it occupies a niche corner of the ecosystem

    Confidence 36% · evidence coverage 75%

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Data quality

Every claim on this page is classified as a verified fact, a derived fact or an assumption.

Overall confidence
85%
Verification status
verified
Last reviewed
2026-08-03
Verified facts
2

2 classified claims backed by 1 source.

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Sources and review status

Review status: verified · confidence 90%

Last reviewed 2026-08-03 (revision 1).

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