A zix file extension is associated with the WinZix compression software full of ads. A zix file stores supposedly compressed data with bothersome ads.

There are 3 other file types using
the ZIX file extension!

zix icon.zix - Quicken encrypted data

empty icon.zix - Caml Light debugger data

empty icon.zix - ZixCorp encrypted data

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Software that open zix file

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ZIX file extension - WinZix compressed archive

What is zix file? How to open zix files?

File type specification:

Dangerous and malicious file type icon Dangerous and malicious file type

The zix file extension is used for a potentially dangerous pseudo-archive file associated with a highly suspicious adware program called WinZix.

These files are often found inside RAR or ZIP files downloaded from torrents with a readme file that points to downloading and installing WinZix to open these "archives".

While ZIX "archives" are mostly (not always!) virus-free, WinZiX is an adware program; it may open *.zix files but infest your computer with various adware in the process (such as pop-up windows) that generate revenue for the author of the program. If that wasn't enough, the ZIX "format" does not use any compression method, so it is USELESS.

By installing WinZix, you install a file named WinZixManager.dll that can't be deleted and will remain despite uninstalling the program. It will also install some viruses known as WinZix A,  WinZix B, WinZix C, and WinZix D.

If you carefully read the EULA (End-User Licences Agreement) of WinZix, you will realize that by installing their software, you are giving them legal permission to do whatever they want to your computer.

Some antivirus/firewall programs like Avast! block the website directly in your browser.

Your best bet is to avoid *.zix files from torrents, or if you are desperate to get the contents out of this archive, you could try the UnZixHTA program created by Andrew Urquhart, which should extract the original files out of the ZIX archive.

Some other programs are using ZIX file extensions as well. However, these are not in any way related to WinZix adware.

This zix file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.

Updated: November 22, 2023

The default software associated to open zix file:

WinZix  Microsoft Windows software

Company or developer:
WinZix Inc.

WinZix is dangerous adware and malware program that claims to be superior compression utility but in reality is a way to distribute adware/malware/trojans and other malicious stuff.

OUR ADVICE - DO NOT INSTALL IT!

Help how to open:

unZixHTA program should be able to open and extract .zix files without the need to install WinZix Adware.

UnZixWin program may achieve the same.

How to convert:

You have to extract the *.zix archives with the UnZixWin software before you can convert the data.

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Detailed info about the ZIX format

List of software applications associated to the .zix file extension

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and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open zix file, edit zix file, convert zix file, view zix file, play zix file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Software that open zix file - WinZix compressed archive

Programs supporting the exension zix on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open zix file action.

Microsoft Windows:

Main software associated with zix file by default:
WinZix
Other suggested software:
UnZixHTA
UnZixWin small icon UnZixWin

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