Tips to open ZIPX file

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

ZIPX file extension

File Name Extended Zip Format
File Developer Corel
File Category Compressed Files

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

Operating systems
  • 2
  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0

What is ZIPX file?

The file with the extension ZIPX is the Compressed Files file type. It was designed by Corel. Additionally, the Compressed Files category contains 236 of other files. Extended Zip Format appears on 4 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Android, Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The WinZip application is recommended to open the file. It was released by WinZip Computing, S.L.. This file type can also be opened by 6 other programs. PeaZip, B1 Free Archiver, The Unarchiver will apply when it is not possible to use WinZip.

How to open ZIPX file?

An often recurring problem with Extended Zip Format is that ZIPX is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file ZIPX to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ZIPX 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 WinZip

In this case, you should first verify that the WinZip application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name WinZip in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support ZIPX files.

Step 2. Create association of WinZip with ZIPX files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ZIPX file still does not use the WinZip 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the ZIPX file with the WinZip program.

Step 3. Update WinZip to the latest version

If, despite the association of the WinZip program with the Extended Zip Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the WinZip Computing, S.L. website and install the latest version.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The ZIPX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to ZIPX files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our ZIPX file. However, remember that not every infected ZIPX file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ZIPX file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular ZIPX file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Corel help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ZIPX files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the ZIPX file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the ZIPX file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file ZIPX to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ZIPX file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.