File Extension Database

Open ZOO File

Files with the ZOO extension mainly belong to ALZip from ESTsoft.

More about ALZip

ALZip is ESTsoft's compression and archiving utility for Microsoft Windows-based operating systems.

ALZip is a file compression program that can unzip 40 different types of zip files.

Among the formats that ALZip can compress are ZIP, EGG, TAR and others.

ESTsoft no longer supports the ALZip program

In this case, ZOO is a compressed file format that was developed in the mid-1980s.

There is a tool, of the same name, that accompanies the format.

A decompression tool called booz was also developed for ZOO.

Opening a ZOO format file

ZOO was a very popular file compression format among users of Hewlett Packard VAX computers.

ZOO is no longer widely used, however the format is now supported by ALZip, which is a utility for ESTsoft's file compression and archiving.

It is also compatible with WinAce.

Software to open and work with a ZOO file

ESTsoft ALZip (Not available)
Win Ace (Web Archive)

How Can I Open ZOO File on Windows

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

How Can I Open ZOO File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open ZOO File on Android

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

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

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