Convert YYP to GMZ

File Extension YYP
Full Name

File Extension GMZ
Full Name GameMaker Complete Source

Files with the GMZ extension are characteristic of the game and program development environment called GameMaker: Studio. GMZ are files that are used to store compressed GMX development projects. They contain all the resources that have been used in the project (objects, graphics, audio material, etc.).

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "YYP") to another (referred to as "GMZ"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, YYP file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format YYP to format GMZ becomes essential.

So, how can we perform YYP to GMZ file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format YYP and transforming it into format GMZ. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of YYP to GMZ converters.

Conversion from YYP to GMZ

YYP to GMZ

How to convert the YYP file to GMZ?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of YYP to GMZ. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the YYP file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file YYP, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the YYP file to the application
  • Select the output format of the GMZ file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file GMZ on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted GMZ file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.