File Extension Database

Open ZIX File

ZIX files have two different applications, namely:

WinZix Compressed File

In this use case, the ZIX file is a type of compressed file that utilizes WinZix compression.

WinZix is ??an application that claims to use a higher compression rate and performs compression faster than comparable file utilities.

Computer security consultants have reported that WinZix installs spyware on computers and may not fulfill its function of compressing files.

This is why the use of WinZix is ??not recommended.

Quicken Online File

Old file type used by Quicken to store financial data.

Therefore these files are considered data files.

It included account balances, transactions, discounts and more information that is recorded in a standardized format.

The ZIX files were, gradually, replaced by other formats such as QFX.

Software to open a ZIX file

To work with a ZIX file, you must have one of the following software packages

WinZix (Not available)
Quicken Online

How Can I Open ZIX File on Windows

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

How Can I Open ZIX File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open ZIX File on Android

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

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

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