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What is a PIZ file? A PIZ file is a compressed .ZIP archive that has been renamed with the extension reversed. It contains one or more files that have been compressed with Zip compression. PIZ files are often used for hiding the file type when sending zipped email attachments so that email server filters don't block the message.

More Information If you receive a PIZ file you should verify the identity of the sender in order to ensure that the file does not contain malware . Once you verify that the file is safe, rename the ".piz" extension to ".zip" and open it with any Zip decompression utility. Some popular programs are WinZip, Win RAR, 7-Zip, and Stuffit Deluxe.

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What is a PIZ file?

A PIZ file is a compressed .ZIP archive that has been renamed with the extension reversed. It contains one or more files that have been compressed with Zip compression. PIZ files are often used for hiding the file type when sending zipped email attachments so that email server filters don't block the message.

More Information

If you receive a PIZ file you should verify the identity of the sender in order to ensure that the file does not contain malware . Once you verify that the file is safe, rename the ".piz" extension to ".zip" and open it with any Zip decompression utility. Some popular programs are WinZip, Win RAR, 7-Zip, and Stuffit Deluxe.

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Programs that open PIZ files

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Corel WinZip

Free Trial

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe

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Discontinued

Paid

7-Zip

Free

RARLAB WinRAR

Free Trial

Mac

Corel WinZip Mac

Free Trial

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe Mac 16

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Discontinued

Paid

Apple Archive Utility

Included with OS

Category: Compressed Files

Updated: October 9, 2017

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What is a PIZ file?↓
A PIZ file is a compressed .ZIP archive that has been renamed with the extension reversed. It contains one or more files that have been compressed with Zip compression. PIZ files are often used for hiding the file type when sending zipped email attachments so that email server filters don't block the message.

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