MOD to XZ Converter
Processing entirely on your device — large files may take a moment.
Amiga Module and XZ Compressed File exist for different jobs: MOD is the Amiga tracker format — samples plus a pattern table that the demo scene turned into an art form, replayed through its own synthesizer. Unpack XZ into ZIP/TAR for tools that cannot read LZMA2.
Because the whole conversion happens on your device, it is instant, unlimited and genuinely private — no accounts, no watermarks, no files on anyone's server. Multiple files are converted in one go.
How to convert MOD to XZ
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Select your files
Select your MOD file.
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Convert instantly
The file bytes are gzip-compressed in place — the same archive your server or build tool produces, made locally.
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Download results
Download the .gz file — ready to upload, serve or attach.
About the MOD format
MOD is where digital music composition started for a generation: the Amiga tracker format stores short PCM samples plus a pattern table of note events, and the player synthesizes the song live. It is not a waveform — it is sheet music and an instrument pack in one file, which is why 30KB can hold a full song.
Converting MOD to MP3 or WAV renders the song through the tracker engine exactly as it sounds — every player interprets the same patterns, so the render is faithful to the original scene release.
+Strengths
- ✓Complete songs in tens of kilobytes
- ✓Rich demo-scene heritage
- ✓Self-contained samples + patterns
!Limitations
- −31 8-bit samples max in classic MOD
- −Player interpretation varies subtly
- −4-channel-era limitations
About the XZ format
XZ wraps the LZMA2 algorithm: the best ratio of the common Unix compressors, which is why distribution packages and source releases pick it when bandwidth matters more than CPU.
Windows Explorer and many cross-platform tools cannot open it — unpacking to ZIP or TAR makes the payload portable.
+Strengths
- ✓Highest common ratio
- ✓Standard for Linux packages
- ✓Integrity checks built in
!Limitations
- −Memory-hungry at high settings
- −Sparse support outside Linux
Why convert MOD to XZ?
There is a concrete reason this conversion exists: 31 8-bit samples max in classic MOD XZ sidesteps that — Highest common ratio If that is your situation, the tool above settles it in seconds, entirely on your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is this MOD to XZ converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily conversion limits. The site is supported by advertising.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device — that is what makes it instant and private.
Does it work on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android?
Yes. Anything with a modern browser works: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. No software installation is required.
Is there a file size limit for MOD to XZ?
The only limit is your device's memory, since nothing is uploaded. Files up to a few hundred megabytes work fine on a modern desktop browser; very large files simply take a little longer.
What about folders and directory structure?
The full directory tree is preserved: folders stay folders, and deep paths arrive exactly as they were packed in the MOD file.
Is there a size limit for archive conversion?
There is no upload cap because nothing is uploaded — the practical limit is your device memory. A few hundred megabytes of unpacked content works comfortably on a modern computer.