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Details of extension .x

7 extension(s) and 1 alias(es) in our database

Below, you can find answers to the following questions:

  • What is the .x file?
  • Which program can create the .x file?
  • Where can you find a description of the .x format?
  • What can convert .x files to a different format?
  • Which MIME-type is associated with the .x extension?
.x
Microsoft DirectX D3D Object .x file icon

Microsoft DirectX D3D Object

The X file is a Microsoft DirectX D3D Object. X files provide a template-driven format that enables the storage of meshes, textures, animations, and user-definable objects.
Category: Development files
Application: DirectX SDK
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
-
Links:
-
Related extensions:
Lightwave 3D Object
Caligari TrueSpace Scene
Virtual Reality World
Autodesk 3D Studio Scene in ASCII
Autodesk 3D Studio Scene
.x
XBLite Source Code .x file icon

XBLite Source Code

The X file is an XBLite Source Code. XBLite is an offshoot of the XBasic programming language. The XBLite compiler translates programs from source form into assembly language.
Category: Development files
Application: XBLite Compiler
Program name: -
Mime-type: text/plain
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
xbl, xl
Links:
-
Related extensions:
Lightwave 3D Object
Caligari TrueSpace Scene
Virtual Reality World
Autodesk 3D Studio Scene in ASCII
Autodesk 3D Studio Scene
.x
Human68k OS Executable .x file icon

Human68k OS Executable

The X file is a Human68k OS Executable. Human68k is an Operating System for Sharp X68000 computers.
Detailed description not available
Category: Application files
Application: Human68k OS
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
-
Links:
-
Related extensions:
-
.x
Alysis SuperDisk Self-extracting Archive .x file icon

Alysis SuperDisk Self-extracting Archive

The X file is an Alysis SuperDisk Self-extracting Archive. SuperDisk is a transparent file compressor tool for Macintosh computers.
Detailed description not available
Category: Archive files
Application: SuperDisk
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
-
Links:
-
Related extensions:
-
.x
X11 Server Import Image .x file icon

X11 Server Import Image

The X file is an X11 Server Import Image. The X Window System (X11) is a windowing system for bitmap displays, common on Unix-like operating systems.
Detailed description not available
Category: Graphic files
Application: XnView
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
-
Links:
-
Related extensions:
-
.x
XView Object .x file icon

XView Object

The X file is an XView Object. XView is a widget toolkit from Sun Microsystems introduced in 1988. It provides an OPEN LOOK user interface for X Window System applications, with an object-oriented application programming interface (API) for the C programming language.
Detailed description not available
Category: Data files
Application: XView
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
-
Links:
-
Related extensions:
XView Package
XView Scene Package
.x
Cygwin LD-Script Linker Data .x file icon

Cygwin LD-Script Linker Data

The X file is a Cygwin LD-Script Linker Script. Cygwin is a distribution of popular GNU and other Open Source tools running on Microsoft Windows.
Detailed description not available
Category: Development files
Application: Cygwin
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
xbn, xr, xs, xu
Links:
-
Related extensions:
Cygwin iwidgets Script
Cygwin Variable Log
Cygwin Terminfo 10nv Data
Cygwin LD-Script Data
Cygwin Terminfo 10rv Data
.avs
Stardent AVS X Image .avs file icon

Stardent AVS X Image

The AVS file is a Stardent AVS X Image. AVS (Application Visualization System) is a program (system) for visualization originally developed by Stardent computer but now available on a multi- tude of platforms.
Detailed description not available
Category: Graphic files
Application: XnView
Program name: -
Mime-type: application/octet-stream
Magic bytes (HEX): -
Magic string (ASCII): -
Aliases:
mbfavs, mbfs, mbfx, x
Links:
-
Related extensions:
-

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Can't open a .x file?

If you want to open a .x file on your computer, you just need to have the appropriate program installed. If the .x association isn't set correctly, you may receive the following error message:

Windows can't open this file:

File: example.x

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To change file associations:

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click Open With.
  • In the Open With dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click Browse to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file check box.

Supported operating systems

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux, Mac OS X, macOS, iOS, Android