The table below provides some useful information about the .zip extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .zip file?
- What program do I need to open a .zip file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .zip?
- How can I convert .zip file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .zip
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .zip files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .zip |
|---|---|
| Type: | ZIP Archive |
| Category: | Archive |
| Mime type: | application/x-zip-compressed |
| Description: | |
| The ZIP file format is a popular data compression and archival format. A ZIP file contains one or more files that have been compressed or stored. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | WinZIP |
| Program name: | WinZIP.exe |
| Related links: | |
| Total Commander |
|
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| 7z, ace, alz, arc, arj, bli, bz, bz2, cab, cbz, csc, dca, diz, dsg, dspackage, ff, gui, ha, hyp, ice, iwd, kgb, lcb, lg, lim, lzh, mou, mpq, pak, paq, pk3, rar, rk, rkv, rkv, roq, rwd, s7z, sii, sqx, uc2, uha, vl2, vol, wad, z, zac, zipfs, zipx, zoo | |
Cannot open .zip files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.zip files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.
