Opening WZ Files
The WZ file type is primarily associated with MapleStory.
What is a WZ file?
They are designed to hold vital game resources such as images, sprites, sounds, and map layouts.
Main usage:
How to open a WZ file
You need a suitable software like MapleStory to open a WZ file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your WZ file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a WZ file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.
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Programs that open and convert WZ files:
- MapleStory
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. WZ files are often referred to as MapleStory games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
- MapleStoryMapleStory is a free-of-charge, 2D, side-scrolling Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game developed by the Korean company Wizet. Several versions of the game are available for specific countries or regions, and each is published by various companies such as Wizet and Nexon. This file format is classified as Archive.
- WinAmp SkinTo use, rename to .WSZ. Related links: More Info
WZ format details:
Each file has a definite file format, that is, how the stored data is arranged in the file. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Our analysis of the WZ files produces the following result:
Files with the WZ extension are quite widely used. This file type mainly uses a special format. The following file formats are most commonly found in WZ files:
- 85% of all WZ files are associated with MapleStory game data. These files are binary files, so they do not contain text, but only cryptic characters. The files are often between 1 MB and 1 GB in size. The file type is old but is used even today. The following keywords are characteristic: Package file v1.0 Copyright 2002 Wizet, ZMS and PKG1. The following filename is common: Skill.wz or Item.wz. Such WZ files store data about character, sound, base, effect, quest, string, taming and data.
- 4% of all WZ files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "søúÙÃÝËÝÄÈ" at the beginning. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. WZ files can be up to 250 KB in size, but are often around 450 bytes - 54 KB. Data.wz is a typical file name.
All the rest of the WZ files (11%) have different formats, often, for example, ZIP and GZIP. They are often associated with myworkouts or reactor. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your WZ file!
Technical Data for WZ File Extension
The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\POWERPNT.EXE
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~2\Office\GRAFLINK.EXE %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office10\POWERPNT.EXE %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\POWERPNT.EXE %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\POWERPNT.EXE %1
a wz archive file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with WZ files
- Associate the WZ file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open archive files. Because only the current version supports the latest WZ file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available MapleStory update.
- To make sure that your WZ file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
- Click here to open your .WZ file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.