File Extension Library


.CZI File Extension

  • Developer by: Carl Zeiss
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .CZI files and how to open them?

Can't open .CZI file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .CZI file.

What is a .CZI file extension?

.CZI file extension is created by Carl Zeiss. .CZI has been classified as Data Files. The format of .CZI file is Binary.

.CZI is Carl Zeiss Image Data File

Microscope image data file created in the Carl Zeiss CZI format; can save image stacks, time lapse series, and tile images captured from a Carl Zeiss microscope; used for generating video sequences and performing medical research.

CZI files can be analyzed and visualized with Carl Zeiss' ZEN software. There is also a Java API called ZeissCZIReader that can be used for programmatically reading the contents of CZI files. ZeissCZIReader is part of Fiji, which is incorporated into the ImageJ image processing software.

List of all softwares that can open the Carl Zeiss Image Data File
Windows
Carl Zeiss ZEN
ImageJ
Mac
ImageJ
Linux
ImageJ

How to fix problems with .CZI files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .CZI files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .CZI file format
  2. You need to check the .CZI file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)