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Basic information about MMZ file

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

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


1.Detail information about MMZ file extension: MiraMon Compressed Map File

File type MiraMon Compressed Map File Category GIS Files
Developer CREAF and UAB File format Zip
Description MMZ file is a MiraMon Compressed Map File developed by CREAF and UAB. Compressed map file created with MiraMon, a program for creating, viewing, and querying maps that is developed cooperatively by the Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications (CREAF) and the University of Barcelona (UAB); contains both raster and vector graphical map data; may also hold documents, media, and other files linked to the maps.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MMZ files

Windows		 MiraMon
MiraMon Universal Map Reader



Can't open a MMZ 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.MMZ”。

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 MMZ extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MMZ 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.