Basic information about WMZ file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WMZ（*.WMZ or *.wmz）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the WMZ file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the WMZ file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WMZ file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WMZ file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WMZ file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WMZ file?
  • How to open a WMZ file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WMZ file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WMZ file?
  • How to convert WMZ files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WMZ file format?


1.Detail information about WMZ file extension: Compressed Windows Metafile

File type Compressed Windows Metafile Category Vector Image Files
Developer Microsoft File format Zip
Description WMZ file is a Compressed Windows Metafile developed by Microsoft. Zip-compressed .WMF file often created by older versions of Microsoft Office programs; sometimes exported when saving documents to HTML format or when emailing document content; can contain embedded equations, clip art, or other vector graphics.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WMZ files

Windows		 Corel WinZip 21
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows

macOS		 Apple Archive Utility
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16


2.Detail information about WMZ file extension: Compressed Windows Media Player Skin

File type Compressed Windows Media Player Skin Category Settings Files
Developer Microsoft File format Zip
Description WMZ file is a Compressed Windows Media Player Skin developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WMZ files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows Media Player
SkinDoc



How to convert WMZ files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for WMZ files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve WMZ to another files conversion, you may use the option.

WMZ to WMDB


Can't open a WMZ file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.WMZ”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the WMZ extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support WMZ file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of WMZ files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a WMZ file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a WMZ file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a WMZ file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the WMZ file is damaged.
  • Whether the WMZ file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the WMZ file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the WMZ file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the WMZ file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a WMZ file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a WMZ file.

If the WMZ file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.