Compression

lrzip-next – Long Range ZIP

lrzip-next is a long-range compression utility.

The project builds on the original design with a large number of enhancements aimed at better compression, broader platform support, improved configurability, and ongoing maintenance.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

  • Supports multiple back-end compressors including LZMA, Zstandard, ZPAQ, bzip3, gzip, bzip2, lzo, and rzip pre-processed mode.
  • Offers processor and delta filters for x86, ARM, ARM64, PPC, SPARC, IA64, and RISC-V data streams.
  • Includes x86_64 assembler optimizations for LZMA decompression and match finding.
  • Lets users tune rzip pre-compression, dictionary sizes, block sizes, threads, and compressibility thresholds.
  • Provides hashing and encryption options via libgcrypt, with SCRYPT key derivation and multiple hash algorithms.
  • Adds practical usability features such as comments, detailed info reporting, locale configuration, BSD support, and a very quiet mode.

Website: github.com/pete4abw/lrzip-next
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Developer: Peter Hyman
License: GNU General Public License v2.0

lrzip-next is written in C and C++. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.


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