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Basic information about ZIX file

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

There are 4 file types using the ZIX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ZIX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ZIX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ZIX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ZIX file?
  • How to open a ZIX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ZIX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ZIX file?
  • How to convert ZIX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ZIX file format?


1.Detail information about ZIX file extension: Caml Light Debugger File

File type Caml Light Debugger File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ZIX file is a Caml Light Debugger File. The zix file extension is used for a potentially dangerous pseudo-archive file associated with highly suspicious adware program called WinZix.

These files are often found inside RAR or ZIP files downloaded from torrents with readme file that point to download and install WinZix to open these "archives".

While ZIX "archives" are mostly (not always!) virus-free, WinZiX is adware program, it may open *.zix files, but infest your computer with various adware in the process (such as pop-up windows) that generate revenue for the author of the program. If that wasn't enough, ZIX "format" does not use any compression method at all, so it is USELESS.

By installing WinZix, you install a file named WinZixManager.dll, that can't be deleted and will remain despite uninstalling the program. It will also install some viruses known as WinZix A,  WinZix B, WinZix C and WinZix D.

More so If you carefully read the EULA (End-User Licences Aggreement) of WinZix, you will realize that by installing their software, you are giving them legal permission to do whatever they want to your computer.

Some antivirus/firewall programs like avast! even block directly the website in your browser.

Your best bet is to avoid *.zix files from torrents, or if you are really desperate to get the contents out of these archive, you could try UnZixHTA program created by Andrew Urquhart which should extract the original files out of ZIX archive.

​Some other programs are using ZIX file extensions as well. However, these are not in any way related to WinZix adware.

This zix file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ZIX files

Windows		 Caml Light


2.Detail information about ZIX file extension: WinZix Compressed File

File type WinZix Compressed File Category Compressed Files
Developer WinZix File format N/A
Description ZIX file is a WinZix Compressed File developed by WinZix.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ZIX files

Windows		 WinZix
UnZix
UnZixWin
UnZixHTA

Linux		 WinZix Console version


3.Detail information about ZIX file extension: Quicken Online File

File type Quicken Online File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ZIX file is a Quicken Online File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ZIX files

Windows		 Intuit Quicken

macOS
 Intuit Quicken


4.Detail information about ZIX file extension: ZixCorp Encrypted Data

File type ZixCorp Encrypted Data Category Encoded Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ZIX file is a ZixCorp Encrypted Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ZIX files

Windows		 ZixCorp



How to convert ZIX files to another file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for ZIX files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve ZIX to another files conversion, you may use the option.

ZIX to MP4 ZIX to RAR ZIX to VLC ZIX to ZIP


Can't open a ZIX 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.ZIX”。

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 ZIX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ZIX 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.