File Extension Library


.PIZ File Extension

  • Category: Compressed Files
  • Format: Zip

What are .PIZ files and how to open them?

Can't open .PIZ 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 .PIZ file.

What is a .PIZ file extension?

.PIZ file extension has been classified as Compressed Files. The format of .PIZ file is Zip

.PIZ is Zipped File

A PIZ file is a compressed .ZIP archive that has been renamed with the extension reversed. It contains one or more files that have been compressed with Zip compression. PIZ files are often used for hiding the file type when sending zipped email attachments so that email server filters don't block the message.

If you receive a PIZ file you should verify the identity of the sender in order to ensure that the file does not contain malware. Once you verify that the file is safe, rename the ".piz" extension to ".zip" and open it with any Zip decompression utility. Some popular programs are WinZip, Win RAR, 7-Zip, and Stuffit Deluxe.

List of all softwares that can open the Zipped File
Windows
Corel WinZip 23
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows
7-Zip
WinRAR 5
Mac
Corel WinZip Mac 6.5
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16
Apple Archive Utility

How to fix problems with .PIZ files

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