Basic information about MRXS file

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

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


1.Detail information about MRXS file extension: MIRAX Virtual Slide File

File type MIRAX Virtual Slide File Category Raster Image Files
Developer Carl Zeiss MicroImaging File format Binary
Description MRXS file is a MIRAX Virtual Slide File developed by Carl Zeiss MicroImaging. Image file created by MIRAX-compatible microscope digital slide scanners such as the Carl Zeiss MIRAX series or the 3DHISTECH Pannoramic series; stores images of multiple specimen samples from glass slides on a single digitized virtual slide; used for archiving and analyzing microscope images.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MRXS files

Windows		 3DHISTECH Pannoramic Viewer
Aperio Technologies ImageScope
OpenSlide

macOS		 OpenSlide

Linux		 OpenSlide



Can't open a MRXS 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.MRXS”。

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 MRXS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MRXS 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.