Basic information about BMZ file

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

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


1.Detail information about BMZ file extension: Compressed Bitmap Image

File type Compressed Bitmap Image Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description BMZ file is a Compressed Bitmap Image. Bitmap image (.BMP) compressed with .ZIP or .GZ compression; used for reducing the size of bitmap images for archival or transmission over the Internet; can be decompressed with many standard file decompression utilities to retrieve the original BMP file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BMZ files

Windows		 Gilles Vollant WinImage


2.Detail information about BMZ file extension: Portal Bonus Map Zip File

File type Portal Bonus Map Zip File Category Game Files
Developer Valve File format Zip
Description BMZ file is a Portal Bonus Map Zip File developed by Valve.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BMZ files

Windows		 Valve Portal 2
Valve Portal

macOS
 Valve Portal 2
Valve Portal



Can't open a BMZ 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.BMZ”。

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 BMZ extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the BMZ 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.