Tips to open EMZ file

Can't open the EMZ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open EMZ files as well as a list of programs that support EMZ files.

EMZ file extension

File Name Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Vector Image Files

The EMZ file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the EMZ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the EMZ file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is EMZ file?

The .EMZ file is an image file. It contains vector graphics. The file was automatically compressed using the GNU Zip algorithm. Without compression, the file is saved as .EMF. Compression saves disk space and speeds up file transfer between programs. Files of this kind are used by the Microsoft Office suite, in particular the Visio, Word and PowerPoint applications, although the latter have a limited field for editing graphics. There should be no problem editing .EMZ files with any vector graphics editor.

How to open EMZ file?

An often recurring problem with Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile is that EMZ is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open EMZ, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the EMZ file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install XnView

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that XnView is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name XnView into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file EMZ with XnView. Below is a list of programs that support the file EMZ.

Step 2. Create association of XnView with EMZ files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the EMZ file to open in the XnView application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the EMZ file with the XnView program.

Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the EMZ file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the EMZ file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file EMZ or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected EMZ file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the EMZ files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular EMZ file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted EMZ files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move EMZ to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the EMZ file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.