Basic information about ZI file

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

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


1.Detail information about ZI file extension: Renamed Zip File

File type Renamed Zip File Category Compressed Files
Developer PKWARE File format Zip
Description ZI file is a Renamed Zip File developed by PKWARE. A ZI file is a Zip archive that has been renamed from .zip to .zi. It contains one or more files compressed with Zip-compression in order to save space. ZI files are commonly used to bypass email filters that prevent the transmission of .ZIP files.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ZI files

Windows		 Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows
Corel WinZip 21
7-Zip
PKZip
TUGZip
StuffIt Expander
WinRAR

macOS		 Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16

Linux		 unzip



How to convert ZI files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for ZI files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve ZI to another files conversion, you may use the option.

ZI to PZIP ZI to ZIP


Can't open a ZI 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.ZI”。

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 ZI extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ZI 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.