File Extension Library


.SAFARIEXTZ File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple
  • Category: Plugin Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .SAFARIEXTZ files and how to open them?

Can't open .SAFARIEXTZ 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 .SAFARIEXTZ file.

What is a .SAFARIEXTZ file extension?

.SAFARIEXTZ file extension is created by Apple. .SAFARIEXTZ has been classified as Plugin Files. The format of .SAFARIEXTZ file is Binary.

.SAFARIEXTZ is Apple Safari Extension Package

Compressed file used by Safari, a Web browser for Mac OS X; contains functionality that adds features to the Web browser, such as a new search bar; also includes a digital signature that verifies the extension developer; may store HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and media files; usually saved within the [user]/Library/Safari/Extensions/ directory.

SAFARIEXTZ files can be built using Extension Builder, a extension development tool included with Safari. To access Extension Builder, select Develop → Show Extension Builder from the Safari menu.

When developing a Safari extension, Extension Builder first creates a folder with the extension ".safariextension." When complete with development, Extension Builder uses this folder to create a compressed package file with the ".safariextz" extension.

NOTE: Apple introduced Safari extensions with Safari 5.0. Extensions are not enabled by default in 5.0 (they are enabled in Safari 5.0.1 and later). To enable them in version 5.0, you must first select the option to show the Develop menu in the menu bar (Safari → Preferences... → Advanced). Next, select the Develop → Enable Extensions option from the menu bar.

List of all softwares that can open the Apple Safari Extension Package
Mac
Apple Safari
safariextz2desktopfolder

How to fix problems with .SAFARIEXTZ files

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