What's the WMZ File?

By:   |   Revised: November 26, 2018

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WMZ File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that WMZ files are associated with two unique file types (the most prevalent being the Compressed Windows Media Player Skin format) and can be viewed primarily with Microsoft Windows Media Player, including four other known software applications (listed below). The majority of WMZ files are considered Settings Files, but they can also be Vector Image Files.

File Extension WMZ files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. They are fully or partially supported by Windows, Mac, and Windows Phone. WMZ files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

Although there is a lot more to know about WMZ files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

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WMZ Types

  2 known file types use this extension

Dominant WMZ File Type

.WMZ
File Ext:.wmz
Group:Compressed Windows Media Player Skin

WMZ is an extension for a compressed file that is used as a custom skin for Windows Media Player interface. Custom skins are responsible for changing the appearance of Windows Media Player. It contains some graphics with JavaScript code that defines the function of each element in the program.

Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:Settings Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wmz

Software Programs That Open The Compressed Windows Media Player Skin:


Microsoft Windows Media Player by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Windows Phone
Mac

SkinDoc by SourceForge

Windows

Other WMZ File Associations

.WMZ
File Ext:.wmz
Group:Compressed Windows Metafile

The Compressed Windows Metafile extension WMZ is a compressed form of .WMF file. WMF files are documents saved by older versions of Microsoft Office to HTML format.

Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:Vector Image Files

Software Programs That Open Compressed Windows Metafile Files:


WinZip by Corel

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Android

Apple Archive Utility by Apple

Compatible with:

Mac

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe by Smith Micro Software

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

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WMZ Requests


Top Web Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


WMZ Troubleshooting


Common Problems Opening WMZ Files

Microsoft Windows Media Player Disappeared

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open WMZ Files" when trying to open your WMZ. Customarily, this means that Microsoft Windows Media Player is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the WMZ file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: Another WMZ-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Microsoft Windows Media Player Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Windows Media Player won't support your Compressed Windows Media Player Skin file. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Windows Media Player installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is predominately due to having a Compressed Windows Media Player Skin file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Windows Media Player than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your WMZ file and clicking "Properties".


Conclusion: The majority of WMZ file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Windows Media Player version installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening WMZs

Assuming you have the right Microsoft Windows Media Player version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening WMZ files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading WMZ files, other external issues might be to blame. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • File references in the Windows Registry for WMZ are wrong
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the WMZ file inside the Windows Registry
  • Defective install of a WMZ program, such as Microsoft Windows Media Player
  • Your WMZ can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Malware-tainted WMZ file can't be opened
  • Hardware related to WMZs has device driver corruption
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Compressed Windows Media Player Skin files

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