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Open WMZ File

WMZ extension files are media container files that are primarily used for Microsoft's Media Player.

WMZ files are mainly used to store skins that define the appearance of the Media Player audio/video player user interface on the Windows desktop operating system.

The WMZ file is a ZIP file that includes graphics and Jscript (JavaScript) that defines the appearance and behavior of user interface elements.

The main control file for a WMZ skin file is the skin definition file, with the WMS extension.

Other file contents include BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, and JS files.

A different WMZ file format is used to store images, namely:

Windows Metafile, WMF extension
Enhanced Metafile, EMF extension

Which are compressed with the Gzip compression algorithm.

The compressed image in WMZ files is made up of raster or vector graphics defined as drawing commands, object definitions, and object properties, and is typically created when older versions of Office programs save documents in HTML format when emailing them.

Although the applications of a WMZ file are of diverse application, they all fit into the Microsoft environment, with the same purpose.

Software to open and work with a WMF file

Typical WMZ application file locations:

%ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /layout:"%L"
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe" /layout:"%L"

Typical WMZ mime types:

application/x-ms-wmz

Frequently used application names to open WMZ files:

Windows Media Player

Frequently associated Windows objects:

WMP11.AssocFile.WMZ
WMZFile

How Can I Open WMZ File on Windows

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

How Can I Open WMZ File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open WMZ File on Android

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

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

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