File extension .ZI
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Renamed ZIP Format | PKWARE | Compressed Files |
The .ZI file format is a compressed archive or zipped file format used by many different Windows and Mac OS applications. It is commonly used for sharing files over the internet, archiving and saving large documents, or storing complex images. Files of this type are created using compression algorithms to reduce the size taken up on disk or other data storage medium.
Compression Format
ZI files employ an algorithm to reduce the size of the data contained within the archive. This can be done by reducing color depth, removing comments from source text files, compressing already compressed files further, suggesting a parametric approach when dealing with image data, providing a form of lossless compression even when dealing with film-like data or sculptured surfaces. Thus, archiving data in a ZI file reduces the amount of space used to store the file on disk allowing additional space for other information without having to purchase additional disk drives.
Opening ZI Files
ZI files can be opened with a number of different file archiving applications like WinRAR, 7-zip, WinZip, PowerArchiver, and PeaZip. Additionally, several other file types including .TAR, .JAR, .CAB, and .ACEcan be opened and extracted using these applications as well. Using the right software for your system, you can easily access any type of compressed data whether it's a document, an image, or an audio file.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
Programs for LINUX system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .ZI) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .ZI extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .ZI file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .ZI extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .ZI extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .ZI file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .ZI file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .ZI file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .ZI file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .ZI file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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