File Extension Database

Open WBZ File

The WBZ extension files are used by Webshots Desktop Connect, which is a program that is responsible for organizing and sharing digital images through the Web which also works as a viewer for them.

WBZ files contain one or more downloaded images and store them in a proprietary format. WBZ format is used to pack images to later download them and thus allow them to be viewed in Webshots Desktop Connect.

Webshots Desktop Connect was formerly known as Webshots Desktop and was owned by AG Interactive before being acquired by Threefold Photos in 2012.

Initially it was a screensaver related to sports, which was sold for desktop computers.

The WBZ extension files are basically a ZIP container, but with a proprietary format, opening them with other untested software is not recommended. To work with WBZ files, the use of the following software is recommended:

Webshots Desktop Connect

How Can I Open WBZ File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open WBZ file is to find a WBZ file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a WBZ 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 WBZ 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 WBZ file opener then try to search online for "WBZ viewer", "application to open WBZ file" or "open WBZ file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open WBZ file

How Can I Open WBZ File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open WBZ File on Android

If you downloaded a WBZ 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 WBZ 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 "WBZ".
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 "WBZ viewer", "WBZ 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 WBZ File on iPhone or iPad

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