.FZB File Extension

FZB files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Fritzing Bin File

An FZB file contains information about Fritzing parts used for electronic circuit design. It is stored in Fritzing's parts bins. Fritzing allows hobbyists to create printed circuit board layouts with ...

General Information

Title FZB File Extension
Extension .fzb
Full Form Fritzing Bin File
File Type Data File
Developer Fritzing
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store parts bin
Additional Functions Organize components
Features XML based, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with Fritzing

Use Cases

Electronic Design Yes
Component Management Yes
Educational Purposes Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2007
Latest Version Fritzing 0.9.4 (2020)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fz, .fzz, .fzp, .fzm

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Fritzing Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Casio FZ-1 Sound Bank Dump

General Information

Title FZB File Extension
Extension .fzb
Full Form Casio FZ-1 Sound Bank Dump
File Type Sound Bank Dump
Developer Casio
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store sound samples
Additional Functions Transfer sounds
Features Digital audio, Multi-sampled

File Characteristics

Quality Low by modern standards
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Music Production Yes
Sound Archiving Yes
Retro Computing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Backup, Use trusted software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fzv, .wav, .aif

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Casio FZ-1 Editor Free, Open-source Varies by editor
Awave Studio Paid Windows
Chicken Systems Translator Paid Windows, Mac

Type 3: Form•Z Project Backup File

General Information

Title FZB File Extension
Extension .fzb
Full Form Form•Z Project Backup File
File Type Backup File
Developer Autodessys
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store backup
Additional Functions Project recovery
Features Data integrity, Version control

File Characteristics

Quality High fidelity
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With Form•Z

Use Cases

3D Modeling Yes
Design Backup Yes
Project Collaboration Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Regular backup, Use latest software version

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version Varies with Form•Z version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .fmz, .fzm, .fsl

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Form•Z Paid, Free trial Windows, Mac