Basic information about WDZ file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension WDZ（*.WDZ or *.wdz）, 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 WDZ file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the WDZ file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the WDZ file with their brief description and a list of programs that support WDZ file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the WDZ file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the WDZ file?
  • How to open a WDZ file?
  • What programs do I need to open a WDZ file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a WDZ file?
  • How to convert WDZ files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to WDZ file format?


1.Detail information about WDZ file extension: WDZip Compressed Archive

File type WDZip Compressed Archive Category Compressed Files
Developer PC SOFT File format N/A
Description WDZ file is a WDZip Compressed Archive developed by PC SOFT. A WDZ file is a compressed archive created by WDZip, a tool included in WINDEV used to compress and decompress files into archives. It contains one or more files of the same or different formats. WDZ files are used to group and compress files to organize multiple files and save space.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert WDZ files

Windows		 PC SOFT WinDev



Can't open a WDZ 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.WDZ”。

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 WDZ extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support WDZ 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 WDZ 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 WDZ file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a WDZ 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 WDZ file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the WDZ 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.