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Basic information about PBZ file

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

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


1.Detail information about PBZ file extension: Google Picasa Button Zip

File type Google Picasa Button Zip Category Settings Files
Developer Google Inc. File format N/A
Description PBZ file is a Google Picasa Button Zip developed by Google Inc.. PBZ is a file extension commonly associated with Google Picasa Button Zip files. Google Picasa Button Zip specification was created by Google Inc.. Files with PBZ extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. PBZ file format, along with 1087 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. The software recommended for managing PBZ files is Google Picasa. Software named Google Picasa was created by Google Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PBZ files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PBZ files

Windows		 Google Picasa



Can't open a PBZ 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.PBZ”。

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 PBZ extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PBZ 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.