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Open NZB File

File Extension NZB

File extension NZB is commonly linked to the files containing headers of larger files fed by a newsgroup or Usenet. NZB files are applicable on cross platform environment. These files can be opened on machines installed with operating systems including Mac, Windows, and Linux making it versatile.

The idea of an NZB file was initiated by NewzBin thus, abbreviated the file format from its name. Headers of articles or segments of larger files are written on a single NZB containing the unique message ID of the specific article. A single feed is broken down into smaller segments referred to as articles. For newsreaders to download and concatenate articles to form the original feed, only valid articles containing similar message ID are downloaded.

Other forms of downloading files from a newsgroup involve the process of downloading all the headers available. This requires a lot of time to complete the process and acquire the files needed. Another way of achieving similar result is by implementing an XPAT search. However, the process requires heavy server resources to be used in order to produce the files. This may cause server unavailability due to some heavy processing.

The development of NZB files revolutionized the way data on Usenet are shared. However, NewzBin?s involvement in pornography can be considered as a disadvantage to some conservative users. NewzXXX, a sister site of NewzBin, was solely dedicated to providing pornography materials to its subscribers. The creation of the sister site eventually resulted to several payment processing issues which forced the developers to removed it as part of the main site.

Among the applications that can render NZB files include the Android Newsgroup Downloader from SB-Software. Most GUI applications are preferred by most users for their user-friendly features. There are also some text based Usenet Newsreaders such as Gnus, Lynx, and tin, a UNIX based conventional newsreader.

Other applications or newsreaders capable of opening NZB files include NewsLeecher, GrabIt, NewsBinPro, BNR, Newspro, Usenet Explorer, BNR2, Usenet Junkie, 123Newz, and Newsreactor. Some of these applications are offered free for download by their makers and some are available for a fee.

Open NZB File on Windows

Find a NZB file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a NZB 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 NZB 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 NZB file opener then try to search online for "NZB viewer", "application to open NZB file" or "open NZB file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open NZB file

Open NZB File on Mac OS

Find a NZB file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a NZB 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 NZB file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as NZB file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open NZB file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open NZB file then try to search for "NZB viewer", "application to open NZB file" or "read NZB file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read NZB file

Open NZB File on Android

If you downloaded a NZB 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 NZB 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 "NZB".
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 "NZB viewer", "NZB 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.

Open NZB File on iPhone or iPad

To open NZB File on iOS device follow steps below:

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 NZB 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 "NZB". This way you can find apps which can open NZB 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 "NZB viewer" or "NZB file" online in your favorite search engine.