ZAP File Type

- The quick facts

What are ZAP files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a ZAP file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a ZAP file?

ZAP files have multiple uses, and ZAP Patch is one of them.

ZAP Patch

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open ZAP files

Important: Different programs may use files with the ZAP file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your ZAP file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 5 different ZAP openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: April 4, 2022

More file formats using the ZAP extension

Through our research of ZAP files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail, and we would love to hear from you if you have information about either of them.

ZAP Program description

ZoneLabs Zone Alarm data

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of ZAP files. Remember, different programs may use ZAP files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.