EMZ File Extension

The EMZ file extension was created by Microsoft and is also known as the Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile. EMZ is classified as a Vector Image Files and This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open EMZ files in GVOX Encore program.

Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile File Type

Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile File Type
Extension .emz
Developer Microsoft
Popularity 5.0 (283 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program GVOX Encore
Category Vector Image Files
Format Binary
Updated 6/1/2025

What is a EMZ File Type?

You can open EMZ files in Visio, Word and PowerPoint by selecting the plug-in tab in the program interface, by clicking Pictures or simply dragging and dropping the files into an open document in the program. If you do not have access to Office applications, you can open EMZ files with the editor d' free images, cross-plate-form XnViewMP.

You can also unzip EMZ files using a GZIP decompression utility such as GNU zip (gzip.exe) or WinGZip. After unpacking the EMZ file, extract the EMF file contained in the EMZ file and l' open with a program that supports the EMF format.

Free Online EMZ Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online EMZ tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare EMZ files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .EMZ (Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your EMZ files directly from your device with ease.

EMZ Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile .EMZ File Extensions while opening the .EMZ files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open EMZ Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile on your system such as GVOX Encore.
  2. Associate default Gvox Encore GVOX Encore program for *.emz (Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile) files.

    Associate EMZ Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.EMZ (e.g example.emz) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Gvox Encore GVOX Encore program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .emz files.

    Associate EMZ Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.EMZ (e.g example.emz) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Gvox Encore GVOX Encore program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .GVOX Encore extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related EMZ File Extensions

EMZ default file extension is .EMZ and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for EMZ File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the EMZ files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open EMZ File on Windows

Software License Developer
GVOX Encore image. GVOX Encore 000 for Windows Free Trial GVOX Encore
Microsoft Visio image. Microsoft Visio 2019 for Windows Commercial Microsoft
XnSoft XnViewMP image. XnSoft XnViewMP 0.93 for Windows Freeware XnSoft

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen EMZ File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
GVOX Encore image. GVOX Encore 000 for MacOs Free Trial GVOX Encore
XnSoft XnViewMP image. XnSoft XnViewMP 0.93 for MacOs Freeware XnSoft

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen EMZ file on Linux

Software License Developer
XnSoft XnViewMP image. XnSoft XnViewMP 0.93 for Linux Freeware XnSoft

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen EMZ file on Web

Software License Developer

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About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

EMZ file extension icon image.About EMZ - Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile

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Updated 6/1/2025