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Basic information about P2Z file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension P2Z（*.P2Z or *.p2z）, 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 P2Z file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the P2Z file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the P2Z file with their brief description and a list of programs that support P2Z file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the P2Z file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the P2Z file?
  • How to open a P2Z file?
  • What programs do I need to open a P2Z file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a P2Z file?
  • How to convert P2Z files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to P2Z file format?


1.Detail information about P2Z file extension: Compressed Poser Pose File

File type Compressed Poser Pose File Category 3D Image Files
Developer Smith Micro File format N/A
Description P2Z file is a Compressed Poser Pose File developed by Smith Micro. Compressed pose file created with Poser, a 3D figure design program; may include information about figure joint angles, body position, and morph values; can be applied to Poser figures as well as entire scenes.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert P2Z files

Windows		 Smith Micro Poser 11

macOS		 Smith Micro Poser 11



How to convert P2Z files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for P2Z files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve P2Z to another files conversion, you may use the option.

P2Z to DAZ P2Z to FC2


Can't open a P2Z 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.P2Z”。

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 P2Z extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support P2Z 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 P2Z 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 P2Z file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a P2Z 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 P2Z file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the P2Z file is damaged.
  • Whether the P2Z file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the P2Z file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the P2Z file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the P2Z file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a P2Z file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a P2Z file.

If the P2Z 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.