WMZ File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Format name WMZ (Compressed Windows Media Player Skin)
File extension .wmz
MIME Type application/x-ms-wmz
Compression ZIP Compression
Content Type XML and Image Files
Primary purpose Customizing appearance of Windows Media Player
XML based Yes
Usability Skins for Windows Media Player
Image format support JPG, PNG, GIF
Platform Windows
Editing Can be edited with skin editing tools
File creation Through skin authoring tools or manual ZIP compression
Interactivity Supports interactive features through Windows Media Player scripting
Accessibility Can be applied through Windows Media Player skin chooser
Version support Supported by Windows Media Player 7 and newer
File size Smaller due to compression
Distribution method Downloadable from websites, Email attachments
Security Can potentially include harmful scripts
License Varies by skin creator
Limitations Only customizable to the extent allowed by skin format and player support