What is a .EXZ file?
An .EXZ file is a type of compressed file specifically used to store executable programs along with their related data, making it easier to distribute and launch applications on Windows systems using the EXZ application launcher. This file format includes not only the main executable file, typically an .EXE, but also any additional assets required by the program, such as images, sounds, or other data files. Additionally, it contains a crucial component called an EXZMANIFEST file.
The EXZMANIFEST file is a text file written in JSON format, which stands for JavaScript Object Notation. This file provides detailed instructions to the EXZ launcher on how to properly run the executable program contained within the .EXZ file. It acts like a roadmap, guiding the launcher on what steps to take to start and manage the application.
To create an .EXZ file, a developer begins by gathering all necessary files - the executable program and its assets - into a single folder. They then create the EXZMANIFEST file in this folder, detailing how the program should be executed. Once this setup is complete, the entire folder is compressed using a standard zip compression tool, and the file extension is changed from .zip to .exz. This newly created .EXZ file can now be used with the EXZ launcher to run the program as intended.
For those looking to open an .EXZ file, there are a couple of methods available. If you have access to the Enderbyte Programs EXZ launcher, you can directly open and run the .EXZ file as it is designed for this purpose. Alternatively, if you do not have the EXZ launcher or simply wish to view the contents of the .EXZ file, you can rename the file extension from .exz to .zip. This allows you to open the file with any standard zip-decompression utility, enabling you to access the files inside without executing them. This method is useful for examining the contents or extracting specific files without running the program.
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