ZXP File

What are ZXP files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a ZXP file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your ZXP files.

What is a ZXP file?

ZXP files have multiple uses, and Adobe Zipped Extension Package is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Adobe Zipped Extension Package

Adobe products can be extended with new functionality using Extension Packages. This includes products like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.

The extensions (add-ons) are distributed as files with extension ZXP. Extensions for versions older than the Adobe CC range of products used file extension mxp.

How to open ZXP files

We have identified five ZXP openers that are compatible with this specific type of ZXP file.

Programs that open Adobe Zipped Extension Package files

Last updated: September 9, 2023

All known file formats using extension .ZXP

While Adobe Zipped Extension Package is a popular type of ZXP-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .ZXP file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

ZX-Paintbrush Document Bitmap

We know that one ZXP format is ZX-Paintbrush Document Bitmap. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

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

Various apps that use files with this extension

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

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