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Basic information about ZW file

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

There are 2 file types using the ZW file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ZW file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ZW file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ZW file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ZW file?
  • How to open a ZW file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ZW file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ZW file?
  • How to convert ZW files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ZW file format?


1.Detail information about ZW file extension: Chinese Text File

File type Chinese Text File Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ZW file is a Chinese Text File. Text document containing Chinese characters; uses ASCII/Chinese Character Encoding; similar to an .HZ file, but uses a different coding style; also known as a HXWZ file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ZW files

Windows		 NJStar
XingXing
HZ

macOS		 SubTitle
HanziTerm
HZ

Linux		 HZ


2.Detail information about ZW file extension: Zooper Widget Template

File type Zooper Widget Template Category Compressed Files
Developer MYCOLORSCREEN File format Zip
Description ZW file is a Zooper Widget Template developed by MYCOLORSCREEN.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ZW files

Android		 MYCOLORSCREEN Zooper Widget Pro



Can't open a ZW 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.ZW”。

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 ZW extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ZW 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.