DIZ File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a DIZ file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .DIZ files.
What is a DIZ file?
A .DIZ file is a Description in ZIP- file. Files containing the .diz extension are descriptor files that describe the different files contained in a ZIP file. A ZIP file contains multiple files that have been compressed into a single file, making it easier to distribute the files and freeing up storage space. The DIZ file is saved in plain text format and describes what is contained in the ZIP file.
DIZ files were common back in the days of bulletin board systems, where users dialed in and uploaded and downloaded software. The file_id.diz file in the ZIP files were used to generate the file listings on the BBS.
How to open DIZ files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension DIZ for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different DIZ openers which you will find listed below.
Other file formats using extension .DIZ
While Description in ZIP-file is a popular type of DIZ-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .DIZ extension.
The DIZ file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different apps may use the same file extension for different types of data. So a DIZ opener may not be able to open all kinds of DIZ files. In this case, look through both formats to make sure you find the best suited DIZ viewer.
Diz compressed data
These DIZ files contain data compressed by "diz", a free, experimental, open-source file compressor by Roger Flores. It is a PPMC based compressor written in Python. You will need to uncompress the data in order to access it.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different DIZ openers which you will find listed below.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of DIZ files. Remember, different programs may use DIZ files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Free File Viewer | User submitted |
 | WinRAR | User submitted |
 | Stuffit Expander | User submitted |
 | Any Video Converter Professional | User submitted |
 | GetDiz | User submitted |
 | NFOPad | User submitted |
 | progeCAD Professional | User submitted |
 | Flash Movie Player | User submitted |
 | progeCAD Professional English | User submitted |
 | VIO Player | User submitted |
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