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Basic information about IOR file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension IOR（*.IOR or *.ior）, 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 IOR file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about IOR file extension: Maxwell Render Index Of Refraction

File type Maxwell Render Index Of Refraction Category Misc Files
Developer Next Limit Technologies File format N/A
Description IOR file is a Maxwell Render Index Of Refraction developed by Next Limit Technologies. IOR is a file extension commonly associated with Maxwell Render Index Of Refraction files. Maxwell Render Index Of Refraction specification was created by Next Limit Technologies. IOR file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with IOR extension are categorized as Various Files files. The Various Files subset comprises 3591 various file formats. The software recommended for managing IOR files is Maxwell Render. Software named Maxwell Render was created by Next Limit Technologies. In order to find more detailed information on the software and IOR files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IOR files

Windows		 Maxwell Render



Can't open a IOR 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.IOR”。

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 IOR extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support IOR 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 IOR 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 IOR file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a IOR 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 IOR file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the IOR 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.