You're here because you have a file that has a file extension ending in .piz. Files with the file extension .piz can only be launched by certain applications. It's possible that .piz files are data files rather than documents or media, which means they're not meant to be viewed at all.
what is a .piz file?
PIZ files are known as zipped files since the file extension is actually “zip” spelled in reverse. This is the reason why it is also known as renamed zip file. PIZ files are categorized as compressed files and archives that are used to send zipped email attachments so that the message cannot be blocked by email server filters. PIZ files are also useful when it comes to hiding the file type to prevent opening them. For this reason, opening PIZ files may require users to rename the piz extension to zip first and then use any Zip decompression utility to open them. Since these files are more secure, they are usually utilized by some anti-virus applications and they contribute a lot to the protection of zip archives from viruses. Corel WinZip 16 Pro is an application that can also be used to open PIZ files on Windows. It is an excellent tool used for the compression, sharing, protecting and backing up of files to a disk or for email purposes. Both Windows and MAC can also open PIZ files using the Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 2011 and Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 2010 applications.
how to open a .piz file?
Launch a .piz file, or any other file on your PC, by double-clicking it. If your file associations are set up correctly, the application that's meant to open your .piz file will open it. It's possible you may need to download or purchase the correct application. It's also possible that you have the correct application on your PC, but .piz files aren't yet associated with it. In this case, when you try to open a .piz file, you can tell Windows which application is the correct one for that file. From then on, opening a .piz file will open the correct application. Click here to fix .piz file association errors
applications that open a .piz file
Corel WinZip 16 Pro
Corel WinZip 16 Pro
Compressing files frees up space in the hard disk, and Corel Win Zip 16 Pro can compress files into different formats. This software allows users to choose the level of compression and the compression method that they want to integrate into their files and folders. All Major compressed formats can be extracted by this application, and this compression and decompression software runs in Microsoft Windows XP, Vista And window 7. Internet connectivity is needed for activating this program. Corel WinZip 16 Pro can provide users with access to Zipsend, which is use to compress and send large files through email. This software may also provide users with access to Zipshare, which is use to upload compressed files to various social Websites. Backups are necessary for the important data of the user, and Corel WinZip 16 Pro provides an automated process for backing up files. Users can burn backups directly unto a CD/DVD or Blu-ray disc, or send the compressed files to the user’s email address for virtual backups.
StuffIt Deluxe is a file compression software used in compressing, securing, and sending files and enables sharing of large files, photos, and email online with file security and protection. Photos, music, and other documents can be shrunk without compromising its quality. It features SendStuffNow, a file transfer and storage service that can store up to 2 GB worth of files that can be shared through email invitations for downloading files. It also features SmartSend that can send large files through e-mail. The small files are automatically compressed then attached into a new email message, and larger files are uploaded into a secure website though the SendStuffNow.com, which permits access for downloading files from any location. The software supports plug-ins that allows direct access of StuffIt from any application such as Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Office. StuffIt has an exclusive patent-pending technology that can compress any JPEG image without losing quality.The compressors of the software functions specifically for file targets like MP3s, PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, e-mails and presentations.
Be careful not to rename the extension on .piz files, or any other files. This will not change the file type. Only special conversion software can change a file from one file type to another.
what is a file extension?
A file extension is the set of three or four characters at the end of a filename; in this case, .piz. File extensions tell you what type of file it is, and tell Windows what programs can open it. Windows often associates a default program to each file extension, so that when you double-click the file, the program launches automatically. When that program is no longer on your PC, you can sometimes get an error when you try to open the associated file.
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