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WMZ (Windows Metafile Compressed) is a compressed vector graphics format developed by Microsoft, primarily used for web images, clip art, and Windows-related graphics. A WMZ file is essentially a ZIP-compressed version of a WMF (Windows Metafile) file, which can be extracted using tools like WinRAR or 7-Zip to obtain the original WMF file for further editing. The main advantage of the WMZ format is its ability to reduce file size while retaining the scalability of vector graphics, making it ideal for applications requiring efficient image loading.

How to open and edit a WMZ file?

WMZ files can be viewed, edited, or converted using various tools. Here are the recommended methods:

1. Viewing and Editing:

   • Microsoft Paint (Basic WMZ file viewer)
   • IrfanView (Lightweight viewer and converter, requires plugins for WMZ support)

2. Extracting the WMF File (for advanced editing):

   • Use 7-Zip or WinRAR to extract the WMF file from the WMZ archive, then edit it using CorelDRAW or Adobe Illustrator.

3. Format Conversion:

   • ImageMagick (Convert WMZ files to PNG, JPEG, SVG, and other formats)

Note: Since WMZ is just a compressed version of WMF, if you encounter compatibility issues, try extracting the WMF file first before editing.

• Developed by: Microsoft
• Initial Release: 1992
• Useful links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Metafile https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/microsoft-paint https://www.irfanview.com/ https://imagemagick.org/script/formats.php

TGA (Targa) is an early image format initially developed by Truevision and widely used in digital imaging, video games, and computer graphics. TGA files are especially suitable for handling images with an alpha channel, such as transparency. It supports lossless compression, which means the image quality does not degrade during saving. TGA files are commonly found in older video games and 3D graphics design due to their ability to store high image detail and color depth. Recommended editors for TGA files include GIMP and Photoshop, while XnView can be used for viewing and file conversion.

How to open and edit a TGA file?

TGA files can be opened and edited with several tools. The following are recommended for working with TGA files: - Viewers and Editors: GIMP and Photoshop both support TGA format for deep editing. - Viewer: XnView provides quick previews and is ideal for simply viewing TGA files. - Conversion Tools: ImageMagick can convert TGA files into other formats, making them compatible with more software applications.

• Developed by: Truevision
• Initial Release: 1984
• Useful links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Targa_(file_format) https://www.gimp.org/ https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html https://www.xnview.com/ https://imagemagick.org/script/formats.php