VZI File Extension

What is VZI file?

Full format name of files that use VZI extension is VertiZontal Interlacing Picture Image Format. VZI files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. VZI file format, along with 522 other file formats, belongs to the Raster Image Files category. The software recommended for managing VZI files is RECOIL. RECOIL software was developed by Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga, and on its official website you may find more information about VZI files or the RECOIL software program.

Programs which support VZI file extension

The following listing features VZI-compatible programs. VZI files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 08/22/2020

How to open file with VZI extension?

Being unable to open files with VZI extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to VertiZontal Interlacing Picture Image Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install RECOIL software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports VZI files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download RECOIL and install it on your device. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download RECOIL installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update RECOIL to the latest version

If you already have RECOIL installed on your systems and VZI files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that RECOIL cannot handle files with VZI may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of RECOIL is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate VertiZontal Interlacing Picture Image Format files with RECOIL

If you have the latest version of RECOIL installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage VZI on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the VZI with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the RECOIL installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open VZI files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected VZI file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with VZI extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the VZI file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the VZI file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the VZI in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the VZI is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the VZI file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the VZI file’s structure is intact

If the VZI file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the VZI file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the VertiZontal Interlacing Picture Image Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run RECOIL

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support VZI files. Close all running programs and try opening the VZI file.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with VertiZontal Interlacing Picture Image Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with VZI files affecting older versions of given software.

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