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Basic information about AFZ file

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

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


1.Detail information about AFZ file extension: Family Tree Backup

File type Family Tree Backup Category Misc Files
Developer Ancestry.com Inc. File format N/A
Description AFZ file is a Family Tree Backup developed by Ancestry.com Inc.. AFZ is a file extension commonly associated with Family Tree Backup files. Ancestry.com Inc. defined the Family Tree Backup format standard. Files with AFZ extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. The most popular software that supports AFZ files is Family Tree Maker. Software named Family Tree Maker was created by Ancestry.com Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and AFZ files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AFZ files

Windows		 Family Tree Maker



Can't open a AFZ 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.AFZ”。

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 AFZ extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the AFZ 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.