LZH (LHA) is the archive format of the Japanese PC-98 era and Amiga scene — still attached to old downloads and doujin material.
Typical use: Converting LZH to ZIP opens retro archives on modern systems without hunting down LHA tools.
About the LZH format
LZH (also LHA) is the archive format that ruled Japanese PCs in the 8.3-filename era and the Amiga scene elsewhere. It compresses with a simple LZ scheme, predates ZIP's dominance, and still shows up attached to retro software, doujin archives and old BBS downloads.
No modern OS opens it natively, and LHA tools are niche. Converting LZH to ZIP is the one-step rescue: same files, universal container, no retro software hunt required.
Strengths
- ✓ The retro Japanese/Amiga archive standard
- ✓ Simple, well-documented compression
Limitations
- ✗ No native OS support today
- ✗ Weak compression by modern standards
- Compression
- LZ (LHA variants)
- Encryption
- None
- Bundling
- Multi-file
- Best for
- Retro software archives
Convert LZH to…
12 direct directions, sorted A–Z; 🔥 marks popular targets.
Frequently asked questions
What is a LZH file?
LZH (LHA) is the archive format of the Japanese PC-98 era and Amiga scene — still attached to old downloads and doujin material.
How do I convert LZH files online?
Pick a target format from the "Convert LZH to…" list below, drop your file and hit convert. Everything runs in your browser — no install, no upload, no watermark, no limits.
Is it safe to convert LZH files here?
Yes. Every conversion is performed by your own device inside the browser — files never leave for a server, and the page keeps working even offline.
Which formats can LZH convert to?
This page lists all 12 directions across documents, images, audio, video, spreadsheets and archives — each one is its own free converter page.