ZS files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: ZenScript File
General Information
| Title | ZS File Extension |
| Extension | .zs |
| Full Form | ZenScript File |
| File Type | Script File |
| Developer | Stan Hebben |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Customize recipes |
| Additional Functions | Add, remove items |
| Features | Game modding, Syntax similar to Java |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Syntax-dependent |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Modding Minecraft | Yes |
| Customizing Gameplay | Yes |
| Modpack Development | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Script vulnerabilities |
| Best Practices | Validate syntax, Review scripts |
Historical/Version Information
| Associated with MineTweaker | 2014 |
| Evolved to CraftTweaker | 2016 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .json, .mcfunction |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 CraftTweaker |
Free | Cross-platform |
| MineTweaker |
Free | Cross-platform |
| Any Text Editor |
Free | Varies |
Type 2: Z-Sharp Script
ZS files have the extension .ZS. Formatting and syntax are similar to C# and Python. As complexity increases, it differs. Graphics use SDL2 but not enabled by default. A ZS file might show an icon i...
General Information
| Title | ZS File Extension |
| Extension | .zs |
| Full Form | Z-Sharp Script File |
| File Type | Script File |
| Developer | Unknown |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Automation scripting |
| Additional Functions | Modding, Configuration |
| Features | Text-based, Executable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-readable |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Game Modding | Yes |
| Game Configuration | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Script injection |
| Best Practices | Validation, Sandbox |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Associated with mods |
| Latest Version | Varies by software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .cfg, .ini, .json |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| CraftTweaker |
Free | Cross-platform |
| MineTweaker |
Free | Cross-platform |
Type 3: Zstandard-Compressed Switch Game Data
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom uses custom compressed ZS files. Programs that open other ZS files may not open TotK's. However, TotK modders have utilities to decompress the game's ZS files...
General Information
| Title | ZS File Extension |
| Extension | .zs |
| Full Form | Zstandard-Compressed Switch Game Data |
| File Type | Game Data Archive |
| Developer | Nintendo, Facebook (Zstandard) |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store game data |
| Additional Functions | Data compression, Faster decompression |
| Features | High compression ratio, Low memory usage |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Lossless compression |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Indirectly |
Use Cases
| Game Distribution | Yes |
| Data Archiving | Yes |
| Backup | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Piracy concerns |
| Best Practices | Legal use, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2015 (Zstandard) |
| Latest Version | Zstandard 1.5.0 (2021) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .nsp, .xci, .nca |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| yuzu Emulator |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Ryujinx Emulator |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Zstandard |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 4: ZScript Script
ZS files are text scripts for the Zephyr Eclipse Server. The .zs extension stores terminal emulator scripts. These files are now obsolete. You can open .zs files in text editors like Notepad++. Add pl...
General Information
| Title | ZScript Script File Extension |
| Extension | .zs |
| Full Form | ZScript Script |
| File Type | Script File |
| Developer | ZDoom Community |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Define behaviors |
| Additional Functions | Game modification, Script actions |
| Features | Event handling, Gameplay logic |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on scripting |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Game Modding | Yes |
| Level Design | Yes |
| Gameplay Tweaking | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Script vulnerabilities |
| Best Practices | Validation, Secure coding |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Circa 1998 |
| Latest Version | Dependent on ZDoom branch |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .wad, .pk3, .pke |