Basic information about EMZ file

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

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


1.Detail information about EMZ file extension: Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile

File type Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile Category Vector Image Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description EMZ file is a Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile developed by Microsoft. An EMZ file contains an Enhanced Metafile (.EMF file) that has been compressed with the .GZIP compression algorithm. It is compressed to reduce storage space and be more easily transferred between applications. EMZ files are typically used by Microsoft programs such as Visio and the Office suite, which includes Word and PowerPoint.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EMZ files

Windows
Microsoft Office 2016
Microsoft Visio 2016
XnViewMP
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
PaintShop Pro

macOS
XnViewMP

Linux
XnViewMP



How to convert EMZ files to another file format?

There are 19 records in our database eligible for EMZ files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve EMZ to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to EMZ file format?

There are 15 records in our database eligible for another files to EMZ file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to EMZ conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a EMZ 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.EMZ”。

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 EMZ extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the EMZ 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.