Basic information about FRX file

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

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


1.Detail information about FRX file extension: Visual Basic Binary Form File

File type Visual Basic Binary Form File Category Developer Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description FRX file is a Visual Basic Binary Form File developed by Microsoft. Stores the binary information for a Visual Basic form, such as icons and graphics; similar to a .FRM file, but saves only binary data for forms created with Visual Basic; sometimes may be manually deleted if no binary data is saved.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FRX files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual Basic 6
Visual FoxPro


2.Detail information about FRX file extension: FoxPro Report

File type FoxPro Report Category Developer Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description FRX file is a FoxPro Report developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FRX files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual FoxPro



Can't open a FRX 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.FRX”。

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 FRX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FRX 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.