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.ZLAS File Extension

  • Category: GIS, GPS navigation and map Files

What are .ZLAS files and how to open them?

Can't open .ZLAS 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 .ZLAS file.

What is a .ZLAS file extension?

.ZLAS file extension has been classified as GIS, GPS navigation and map Files.

.ZLAS is ESRI optimized LiDAR file

The zlas file extension is mostly known to be used for a special, proprietary variant of optimized (compressed) LiDAR files. It was introduced by ESRI in 2013 despite the popularity of open source LAZ format.


How to open:

Apparently, only ESRI software can work with these optimized files.

How to convert:

Probably can be recoverted byck to LAS using ESRI software.

How to fix problems with .ZLAS files

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