.WSZ File Extension

Winamp Skin Zip

WSZ is a file extension for Winamp Classic Skin files. WSZ files customize the look of the Winamp media player. The WSZ file extension can also be found in other file types not supported by Winamp. ...

General Information

Title WSZ File Extension
Extension .wsz
Full Form Winamp Skin Zip
File Type Compressed Skin File
Developer Nullsoft
MIME Type application/x-winamp-skin

File Function

Primary Function Store skins
Additional Functions Customize interface
Features Compressed, Portable

File Characteristics

Quality Theme dependent
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Media Player Customization Yes
User Interface Theming Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Zip vulnerabilities
Best Practices Scan for malware

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Late 1990s
Relevance Declined, Winamp legacy

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .zip, .wal, .w5s

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Winamp Free Windows
XMMS Free Unix-like
Audacious Free Unix-like, Windows