.SQUASHFS File Extension

Squashfs File System

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What is an SQUASHFS file?

A SQUASHFS file is a compressed file used by Squashfs, a read-only file system software for Linux. It stores file system data in a highly compressed read-only format. The SQUASHFS format supports files, inodes, and directories. SQUASHFS files are optimized for archiving and read-only file system use.

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SQUASHFS files are sometimes found within Linux installation packages. They may also be saved with the .squ, .SFS, or .SQF extension.

How to open an SQUASHFS file

You can mount and access the file system a SQUASHFS file contains using Squashfs (Linux). You can also view a SQUASHFS file's contents using 7-Zip (Windows).

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Programs that open or reference SQUASHFS files

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