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Z3 File Extension

The Z3 file extension was created by Infocom and is also known as the Z-machine Z-code Version 3 File. Z3 is classified as a Game Files and The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open Z3 files in Windows Frotz program.

Z-machine Z-code Version 3 File Type

Z-machine Z-code Version 3 File Type
Extension .z3
Developer Infocom
Popularity 5.0 (43 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Windows Frotz
Category Game Files
Format Not Available
Updated 7/1/2025

What is a Z3 File Type?

The Z-code files use a programming language called Zork Implementation Language. The file extensions use a numerical value for the version of the-Z machine that is used to run them. Examples are .Z1, .Z2, .Z4, .Z5, .Z6, .Z7 and .Z8. With version 8 being the latest version of the Z @ - @ machine, Z8 is the most popular extension.

While Z3 files are much more common than Z1 and Z2, they are less common than later versions such as Z5 and Z8.

Free Online Z3 Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online Z3 tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare Z3 files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .Z3 (Z-machine Z-code Version 3 File) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your Z3 files directly from your device with ease.

Z3 Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Z-machine Z-code Version 3 File .Z3 File Extensions while opening the .Z3 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open Z3 Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Z-machine Z-code Version 3 File on your system such as Windows Frotz.
  2. Associate default Windows Frotz Windows Frotz program for *.z3 (Z-machine Z-code Version 3 File) files.

    Associate Z3 Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.Z3 (e.g example.z3) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Windows Frotz Windows Frotz program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .z3 files.

    Associate Z3 Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.Z3 (e.g example.z3) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Windows Frotz Windows Frotz program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Windows Frotz extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

All Platform Software Programs for Z3 File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the Z3 files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open Z3 File on Windows

Software License Developer
Windows Frotz image. Windows Frotz 1 for Windows Freeware Windows Frotz
Zanoza ZModeler image. Zanoza ZModeler 000 for Windows Free Trial Zanoza ZModeler

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen Z3 File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Spatterlight image. Spatterlight 0.5 for MacOs Open Source Spatterlight
Zoom image. Zoom 1 for MacOs Open Source Zoom

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen Z3 file on Linux

Software License Developer
Zoom image. Zoom 1 for Linux Open Source Zoom

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen Z3 file on Web

Software License Developer
Parchment image. Parchment 1 for Web Open Source Parchment

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen Z3 file on iOS

Software License Developer

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen Z3 file on Android

Software License Developer
Onyxbits Text Fiction for Android image. Onyxbits Text Fiction for Android 2 for Android Open Source Onyxbits
Twisty Team Twisty for Android image. Twisty Team Twisty for Android 0.82 for Android Open Source Twisty Team

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

Z3 file extension icon image.About Z3 - Z-machine Z-code Version 3 File

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Updated 7/1/2025