Tips to open WBZ file
Can't open the WBZ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WBZ files as well as a list of programs that support WBZ files.
WBZ file extension
| File Name |
Webshots Download Picture Format |
| File Developer |
AG Interactive |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The WBZ file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WBZ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WBZ file on each system platform.
What is WBZ file?
The file in the WBZ format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. The creator of this file is AG Interactive. Raster Image Files consists of 522 similar files. Webshots Download Picture Format is supported by 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The XnView application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. Alternatively, you can use 3 other programs. Image Converter Plus, Webshots will apply when it is not possible to use XnView.
How to open WBZ file?
The main problem with Webshots Download Picture Format is that the WBZ file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that WBZ files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WBZ 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
In this case, you should first verify that the XnView application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name XnView in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file WBZ.
Programs to open WBZ file
Remember to download programs supporting WBZ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with WBZ files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WBZ file still does not use the XnView program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the WBZ file with the XnView application.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, however, after binding XnView with Webshots Download Picture Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. 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 WBZ file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to WBZ files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the WBZ file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover WBZ files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the WBZ file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WBZ file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting AG Interactive, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted WBZ 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move WBZ to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the WBZ file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file WBZ to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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