.VZM File Extension
There is only one filetype that uses .VZM file extension and it is Verizon Messages Backup.
Verizon Messages Backup
| File category: | Data Files |
|---|---|
| Developer: | Verizon |
| Open with: | Vim (+8 more) |
| Platforms: | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, iPadOS |
A VZM file is a message backup file created by Verizon Messages (formerly known as Verizon Message+), a text messaging application provided to Verizon wireless customers. These files contain records of text messages and conversations from the Verizon Messages app, stored in XML format.
VZM files were introduced alongside the Verizon Messages application. While the exact introduction date isn't specified in the original information, they have been part of Verizon's messaging ecosystem since the app was launched.
VZM files serve primarily as message backup files with several key uses:
- Backup and restoration: Users can save their conversations before changing devices and restore them later
- Message archiving: For keeping records of important conversations
- Device migration: When switching phones, users can transfer their message history
To create a VZM file in the Verizon Messages app:
- Open a conversation
- Select the specific messages you want to save
- Tap the Download icon
- The app will generate a VZM file containing those messages
How to Open .VZM as Verizon Messages Backup
Since VZM files are XML files at their core, they can be opened with:
- Microsoft Notepad (Windows)
- Apple TextEdit (Mac)
- Google Chrome Text (Chrome OS)
- Any other standard text editor
Tip: For better readability in text editors, you may want to rename the file extension from .VZM to .XML before opening it.
Restoring Messages from VZM Files
To restore messages from a VZM file back into the Verizon Messages app:
- Open Verizon Messages
- Go to Settings
- Select Account
- Choose "Restore Messages"
- Navigate to and select your VZM file
How to Convert an VZM File
Since VZM files are XML-based, they can potentially be converted to other formats:
- Text files (.TXT): By opening in a text editor and saving with a new extension
- HTML: The XML data could be transformed using XSLT or similar tools
- PDF: By opening the file in a text editor and printing to PDF
- Database formats: The structured data could be imported into database systems with the right tools
However, there are no dedicated converters specifically for VZM files. For most purposes, simply viewing the XML content or restoring it to the Verizon Messages app will be sufficient.
Applications That Open VZM Files
Windows Apps for VZM Files:
- Vim Free
- Sublime Text Free Trial
- Microsoft Visual Studio Code Free
- Notepad++ Free
- Microsoft Notepad Included with OS
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Any text editor
Free
macOS Apps for VZM Files:
- Vim Free
- Sublime Text Free Trial
- Microsoft Visual Studio Code Free
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Apple TextEdit
Included with OS -
Any text editor
Free
Linux Apps for VZM Files:
- Vim Free
- Sublime Text Free Trial
- Microsoft Visual Studio Code Free
- gedit Free
- Microsoft Notepad Included with OS
-
Any text editor
Free
iOS Apps for VZM Files:
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Any text editor
Free
Android Apps for VZM Files:
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Any text editor
Free
ChromeOS Apps for VZM Files:
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Google Chrome Text
Included with OS -
Any text editor
Free
iPadOS Apps for VZM Files:
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Any text editor
Free