Basic information about EXR file

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

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


1.Detail information about EXR file extension: OpenEXR Image

File type OpenEXR Image Category Raster Image Files
Developer Industrial Light & Magic File format Binary
Description EXR file is a OpenEXR Image developed by Industrial Light & Magic. Raster image stored in the OpenEXR format, a high dynamic-range (HDR) image file format developed by Industrial Light & Magic; supports multi-layer images, lossy and lossless compression, and 16-bit and 32-bit pixels; used for storing deep raster images for high-quality graphics; used by raster graphics editing programs and imaging applications.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EXR files

Windows		 Serif PhotoPlus
Adobe Photoshop with fnord ProEXR plug-in
Adobe After Effects with fnord ProEXR plug-in
Adobe SpeedGrade CC 2017
3D Studio Max
Adobe Creative Suite
Blender
CINEMA 4D
FastPictureViewer Professional
Houdini
TerraGen

macOS		 Adobe Photoshop with fnord ProEXR plug-in
Adobe After Effects with fnord ProEXR plug-in
Adobe SpeedGrade CC 2017
MacPhun ColorStrokes
Preview

Linux		 darktable



How to convert EXR files to another file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for EXR files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve EXR to another files conversion, you may use the option.

EXR to JPEG EXR to JPG EXR to MOV EXR to PNG
EXR to XCF


How to convert another files to EXR file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to EXR file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to EXR conversion, you may use the option.

ICNS to EXR


Can't open a EXR 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.EXR”。

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 EXR extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the EXR 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.