File Extension Database

Open MBZ File

The MBZ extension files report various uses, namely:

Moodle Backup

The MBZ extension, in this case, are compressed files created by Moodle to store the course data in backup mode. MBZ files are basically ZIP or GZIP files that have been renamed with the MBZ extension.

MBZ files can be used to save and / or restore course data. Users can create and download MBZ files to archive activities, settings, and course structure.

MBZ files can be classified into resources such as files, folders, pages, etc., or activities such as assignments, tests, and quizzes, as well as course format settings, UI themes, course completion settings, assignments, and tests.

MBZ files should not be unzipped using normal file unzipping methods such as Unzip or WinRar, they only work by restoring them to a destination course.

Pogoshell NES Emulator Plugin

In this section, MBZ extension files are associated with Pogoshell NES Emulator plugins.

PogoShell is an excellent emulator and front-end program for the Gameboy Advance and NES.

This causes files with the MBZ extension to be classified as game files.

To open and use an MBZ file, you must first make sure of the file's format type, and then use one of the following programs:

How Can I Open MBZ File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open MBZ file is to find a MBZ file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MBZ file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open MBZ file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as MBZ file opener then try to search online for "MBZ viewer", "application to open MBZ file" or "open MBZ file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open MBZ file

How Can I Open MBZ File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a MBZ file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MBZ file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with MBZ file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as MBZ file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open MBZ file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open MBZ file then try to search for "MBZ viewer", "application to open MBZ file" or "read MBZ file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read MBZ file

How Can I Open MBZ File on Android

If you downloaded a MBZ file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded MBZ file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "MBZ".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "MBZ viewer", "MBZ file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open MBZ File on iPhone or iPad

To open MBZ File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the MBZ file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "MBZ". This way you can find apps which can open MBZ files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "MBZ viewer" or "MBZ file" online in your favorite search engine.

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