.MZP File Extension

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

Type 1: MAXScript Zip Package

Files with mzp extension are mainly MAXScript packages compressed as ZIP files. These are used by 3D Studio Max software. To open, use the built-in MAXScript Editor or external text editors. An arbitr...

General Information

Title MZP File Extension
Extension .mzp
Full Form MAXScript Zip Package
File Type Script Package File
Developer Autodesk Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store scripts
Additional Functions Install plugins, Batch processing
Features Compressed, Encapsulated

File Characteristics

Quality High efficiency
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with editor

Use Cases

3D Animation Yes
Game Development Yes
Automating Tasks Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script execution
Best Practices Verify source, Disable auto-execute

Historical/Version Information

Associated With 3ds Max Versions
File Format Evolution Regular updates with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ms, .mse

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Autodesk 3ds Max Paid Windows

Type 2: Mozart Percussion File

Files with .mzp extension are known as Mozart Percussion files. However, other file types may also use this extension. If you know of additional file formats using the MZP extension, let us know. The ...

General Information

Title MZP File Extension
Extension .mzp
Full Form Mozart Percussion File
File Type Audio File
Developer Mozart Music Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store percussion notation
Additional Functions Playback sounds
Features Music notation, Percussion-specific

File Characteristics

Quality High fidelity
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Music Composition Yes
Educational Purposes Yes
Music Printing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Safe sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Dependent on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mxl, .mus, .sib

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Mozart Paid Windows

Type 3: WinArchiver Mountable Archive

WinArchiver enables shell integration and associates .mzp files during installation. You can double click mzp files to open in WinArchiver, then extract. Or right-click mzp files in Explorer, then unp...

General Information

Title MZP File Extension
Extension .mzp
Full Form WinArchiver Mountable Archive
File Type Archive File
Developer WinArchiver Computing, Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Archive storage
Additional Functions Mount as virtual drive

File Characteristics

Compressed Yes
Encrypted Optional
Editable With software

Use Cases

Data Compression Yes
Data Encryption Yes
Backup Yes
Software Distribution Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Embedded malware
Best Practices Scan for viruses, Verify source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with WinArchiver updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .zip, .rar, .iso

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
WinArchiver Free, Paid versions Windows