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Basic information about MXF file

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

There are 4 file types using the MXF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MXF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MXF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MXF file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the MXF file?
How to open a MXF file?
What programs do I need to open a MXF file?
What programs help to create and edit a MXF file?
How to convert MXF files to another file format?
How to convert another files to MXF file format?

1.Detail information about MXF file extension: Material Exchange Format File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MXF files
File type	Material Exchange Format File	Category	Video Files
Developer	SMPTE	File format	Binary
Description	MXF file is a Material Exchange Format File developed by SMPTE. Multimedia format used by digital audio and video programs; contains captured audio and video data as well as metadata that describes the media stored in the file; designed by Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) as a standard container for audio and video data; can be converted into other formats, such as .AVI or .MOV.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017 Avid Media Composer MAGIX VEGAS Pro 15 Grass Valley EDIUS Avid Pro Tools OpenCube XFReader OpenCube XFConverter VideoLAN VLC media player Aiseesoft MXF Converter Sony Vegas SUPER
macOS	Apple QuickTime Player Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017 Avid Media Composer Avid Pro Tools VideoLAN VLC media player Aiseesoft MXF Converter for Mac Apple Final Cut Pro
Linux	VideoLAN VLC media player
iOS	PentaLoop PlayerXtreme Media Player

2.Detail information about MXF file extension: Maxis Font File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MXF files
File type	Maxis Font File	Category	Font Files
Developer	Electronic Arts	File format	Binary
Description	MXF file is a Maxis Font File developed by Electronic Arts.
Windows	Electronic Arts SimCity 4

3.Detail information about MXF file extension: MX Editor Remote Control Data

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MXF files
File type	MX Editor Remote Control Data	Category	Settings Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	MXF file is a MX Editor Remote Control Data.
Windows	MX Editor

4.Detail information about MXF file extension: Microsoft Windows Media Center Program Guide List

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MXF files
File type	Microsoft Windows Media Center Program Guide List	Category	Database Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	MXF file is a Microsoft Windows Media Center Program Guide List.
Windows	Windows Media Center Microsoft Windows

How to convert MXF files to another file format?

There are 9 records in our database eligible for MXF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve MXF to another files conversion, you may use the option.

MXF to AVI	MXF to H264	MXF to M2T	MXF to MOV
MXF to MP3	MXF to MP4	MXF to MPG	MXF to VOB
MXF to WMV

How to convert another files to MXF file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for another files to MXF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to MXF conversion, you may use the option.

AVI to MXF

WMV to MXF

MOV to MXF

Can't open a MXF 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.MXF”。

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 MXF extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the MXF 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.