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Basic information about XEJ file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension XEJ（*.XEJ or *.xej）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the XEJ file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the XEJ file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the XEJ file with their brief description and a list of programs that support XEJ file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the XEJ file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the XEJ file?
  • How to open a XEJ file?
  • What programs do I need to open a XEJ file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a XEJ file?
  • How to convert XEJ files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to XEJ file format?


1.Detail information about XEJ file extension: Expression Encoder Job File

File type Expression Encoder Job File Category Video Files
Developer Microsoft File format XML
Description XEJ file is a Expression Encoder Job File developed by Microsoft. File created by Microsoft Expression Encoder, an application used for transcoding video; saves a video encoding job in an XML format; stores references to the source video files as well as the transcoding settings for each file in the job; also saves the output video quality and file type (e.g., .WMV); used as Encoder's native save file type.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XEJ files

Windows		 Microsoft Expression Studio
Microsoft Expression Encoder



Can't open a XEJ file?

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

”Can't open this file: example.XEJ”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the XEJ extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support XEJ file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How 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.


Can I change the extension of XEJ files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a XEJ file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a XEJ file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a XEJ file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the XEJ file is damaged.
  • Whether the XEJ file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the XEJ file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the XEJ file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the XEJ file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a XEJ file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a XEJ file.

If the XEJ file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.