Basic information about EX_ file

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

There are 2 file types using the EX_ file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the EX_ file with their brief description and a list of programs that support EX_ file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the EX_ file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the EX_ file?
  • How to open a EX_ file?
  • What programs do I need to open a EX_ file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a EX_ file?
  • How to convert EX_ files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to EX_ file format?


1.Detail information about EX_ file extension: Renamed Windows Executable File

File type Renamed Windows Executable File Category Executable Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description EX_ file is a Renamed Windows Executable File developed by Microsoft. An EX_ file is a Windows executable file renamed from ".exe" to ".ex_". It contains the exact contents of an .EXE file. EX_ files are commonly found on installation CDs, where the installer must first rename the file before executing it.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EX_ files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows


2.Detail information about EX_ file extension: Compressed Executable File

File type Compressed Executable File Category Executable Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description EX_ file is a Compressed Executable File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EX_ files

Windows		 Microsoft Expand
Microsoft Windows
Windows Installer



How to convert EX_ files to another file format?

There are 55 records in our database eligible for EX_ files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve EX_ to another files conversion, you may use the option.

EXB to DWG EXB to PDF EXB to WAV EXE to 7Z
EXE to APK EXE to APP EXE to APPX EXE to AVI
EXE to BAT EXE to CRX EXE to DLL EXE to DMG
EXE to DOC EXE to ICON EXE to IOS EXE to ISO
EXE to JAR EXE to JPG EXE to MKV EXE to MOV
EXE to MP3 EXE to MP4 EXE to MPG EXE to MSI
EXE to PDF EXE to RAR EXE to SWF EXE to SWF Extractor
EXE to TXT EXE to WORD EXE to XAP EXE to XLS
EXE to ZIP EXO to 3GP EXO to AVI EXO to MKV
EXO to MP3 EXO to MP4 EXO to WMV EXP to ART
EXP to DAT EXP to DST EXP to DXF EXP to EMB
EXP to JEF EXP to OFM EXP to PDF EXP to PES
EXP to SVG EXR to JPEG EXR to JPG EXR to MOV
EXR to PNG EXR to XCF EXT to PDF


How to convert another files to EX_ file format?

There are 62 records in our database eligible for another files to EX_ file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to EX_ conversion, you may use the option.

001 to EXE APK to EXE EX to EXW ZIP to EXE
IOS to EXE R76 to EXE SVG to EXP TTF to EXP
DXF to EXP JPG to EXE JPG to EXP ISO to EXE
TAR to EXE JPEG to EXP PNG to EXE ENB to EXB
EMB to EXP SB to EXE PHP to EXE APP to EXE
BAT to EXE DLL to EXE DMG to EXE JAR to EXE
MSI to EXE SWF to EXE XAP to EXE JEF to EXP
PART to EXE SB2 to EXE ART to EXP ZX02 to EXE
PNG to EXP PES to EXP DST to EXP HUS to EXP
VP3 to EXP XXX to EXP IPA to EXE BIN to EXE
JAN to EXP R20 to EXE RAR to EXE BMP to EXP
DAT to EXP OFM to EXP PDF to EXP PEC to EXP
7Z to EXE SWC to EXE AIR to EXE CRDOWNLOAD to EXE
ZIPX to EXE WIA to EXE PCS to EXP FLA to EXE
TIF to EXP PKG to EXE ICNS to EXR 003 to EXE
LAYOUT to EXS LNK to EXE


Can't open a EX_ 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.EX_”。

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 EX_ extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the EX_ 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.