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PKG.TAR.XZ File Extension

The PKG.TAR.XZ file extension was created by Aaron Griffin and is also known as the Arch Linux Package File. PKG.TAR.XZ is classified as a Compressed Files and The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open PKG.TAR.XZ files in Arch Linux program.

Arch Linux Package File Type

Arch Linux Package File Type
Extension .pkg.tar.xz
Developer Aaron Griffin
Popularity 5.0 (8 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Arch Linux
Category Compressed Files
Format Not Available
Updated 7/1/2025

What is a PKG.TAR.XZ File Type?

The PKG.TAR.XZ consists of a software package stored in a .TAR archive that has been compressed using .XZ compression, making it easier to distribute the software file. The PKG file contains software that is installed in the Arch Linux distribution using Pacman, a package manager that helps install, upgrade, configure and remove software.

Pacman includes makepkg, pactree, checkupdates and vercmp. The files PKG.TAR.XZ are created when the utility makepkg is run, which compiles the files d' installation of the software in a file PKG.TAR.XZ.

Arch Linux is a Linux distribution released in 2002. Designed for computers based on the i686 and x86 architectures.

What is a Default PKG.TAR.XZ File Name?

PKG.TAR.XZ file naming convention; #91; packagename & #93; .pkg.tar.xz.

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PKG.TAR.XZ Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Arch Linux Package File .PKG.TAR.XZ File Extensions while opening the .PKG.TAR.XZ files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open PKG.TAR.XZ Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Arch Linux Package File on your system such as Arch Linux.
  2. Associate default Arch Linux Arch Linux program for *.pkg.tar.xz (Arch Linux Package File) files.


Related PKG.TAR.XZ File Extensions

PKG.TAR.XZ default file extension is .PKG.TAR.XZ and other similer related extensions are:

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  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

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Updated 7/1/2025