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10/21/2021
There are times when you only need to display the contents of the ZIM file. In this case, it is enough that you use the so-called ZIM Viewer. This type of tool is nothing more than a program or an online application that allows you to easily view the content of the data stored in the ZIM file. You have several options to view the contents of the ZIM file:
If our ZIM Viewer Online did not help you, you have a few more options. The first is to download the software that supports ZIM files You can try to open your ZIM file with one of these applications. By choosing the option to install dedicated software, you will also be able to e.g. edit the ZIM file and sometimes even convert the ZIM file.
First of all, you need to know that you need to install specific software that supports ZIM files on your computer. Unfortunately, it is not possible to see the ZIM file online in this case. Here you will need more time to use this solution, but you will also have more options. Meet a few applications designed to work with ZIM and go to the full list - ZIM File Opener
You haven't seen the content of your ZIM file yet and you don't need additional software? Try other options. A large proportion of the data formats are simply archives or plain text files. In this case, it is likely that you will be able to view the contents of ZIM with a normal "Notepad". This solution does not guarantee that the problem will be solved, but it will often allow you to view the data in the ZIM file to some extent.
As in the case of Notepad, you can also use the data archiving program. Open Winrar or Winzip and try to unpack your file. If your ZIM file belongs to the archived files category, you will see a list of files inside the archive. To get information about what kind of data it is, go to the subpage with information about the ZIM file extension.
Go to a third-party website and try to find help
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