FX file format description

Many people share .fx files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .fx file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .fx files.

5 filename extension(s) found in our database.

.fx - Microsoft DirectX D3D Effect

The FX development files are related to DirectX SDK. The FX file is a Microsoft DirectX D3D Effect. An effect (FX) file is a text file.

Application:

DirectX SDK

Category:

Development files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Microsoft DirectX D3D Effect related extensions:

.cv4: Microsoft CodeView Graphics Data
.mdp: Microsoft Developer Studio Project
.daschema: RemObjects Data Abstract Schema
.ghc: Adobe RoboHelp Visual Basic Constant Map
.app: dBase Application Generator Object
.j1: EDIT Compiler JEDEC Boundary Data

.fx - The Secret of Monkey Island Shader Data

The FX game data files are related to The Secret of Monkey Island. The FX file is a The Secret of Monkey Island Shader Data. The Secret of Monkey Island is a point-and-click graphic adventure game published by Lucasfilm Games.

Application:

The Secret of Monkey Island

Category:

Game Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

The Secret of Monkey Island Shader Data related extensions:

.ppe: Stalker Post-process Effector Data
.umj: Tribes: Vengeance Data
.mps: Max Payne Saved Game
.dv2: Divinity 2 Data
.fsc: Worms Armageddon Fiddler Data
.toy: Catz and Dogz Game Data

.fx - FastLynx Online Guide

The FX data files are related to FastLynx. The FX file is a FastLynx Online Guide. FastLynx is an application that helps transfer files, directories or even entire hard disks between computers.

Application:

FastLynx

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

FastLynx Online Guide related extensions:

.dgscheme: DigiGuide TV Scheme Data
.xdrz: Oracle BI Publisher Folder Data
.aao: Agenda At Once Database
.database: Serato DJ Database
.slog: Autodesk Revit Worksharing Log
.hgc: PC Fold Data

.fx - ReadyBoot Trace Data

The FX data files are related to Microsoft Windows. The FX file is a ReadyBoot Trace Data. Readyboot is a windows feature that optimizes that boot process by using in-RAM cache.

Application:

Microsoft Windows

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

ReadyBoot Trace Data related extensions:

.ewc2: EDIUS Waveform Cache
.rra: vRigger Rigging Gear
.bprc: Palm OS Desktop Data
.aze: Amaze Encrypted Data
.link: PSML Link Definition
.i61: Nokia 6100 Icon Data

.fx2 - Corel WordPerfect Office Template

The FX2 document files are related to Corel WordPerfect Office. The FX2 file is a Corel WordPerfect Office Template. Corel WordPerfect Office is a complete office suite developed by Corel Corporation.

Application:

Corel WordPerfect Office

Category:

Document files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Corel WordPerfect Office Template related extensions:

.obt: Microsoft Office Binder Template
.xlst: OnlyOffice Internal XLSX Document
.ect: Yozo Office Chart Template File
.dpso: WPS Office Presentation Outward Document
.zax: Z-Axis 3D Office Design Document
.gqsx: Microsoft Office SmartArt Styles

Naturally, other applications may also use the .fx file extension. Even harmful programs can create .fx files. Be especially cautious with .fx files coming from an unknown source!

Can't open a .fx file?

When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

Windows can't open this file:

example.fx

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 one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.

Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.

The .fx file extension is often given incorrectly!

According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:

bx, cx, dx, ex, fa, fc, fd, fs, fz, gx, rx, tx, vx, xf

Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?

Similar file extensions in our database:

.bx: Embrilliance Essentials BX Font
.vx: EARS Component Data
.gx: GenX Data
.fs: FlexiSign Document
.fs: Forth Source Code
.xf: Scanalyze Transform Data

Operating systems

DataTypes.net currently supports the following operating systems:

Windows XP/Vista, Windows 7/8/10, Windows 11, CentOS, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, Mac OS X, iOS, Android

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