Basic information about APX file

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

There are 4 file types using the APX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the APX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support APX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the APX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the APX file?
  • How to open a APX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a APX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a APX file?
  • How to convert APX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to APX file format?


1.Detail information about APX file extension: Ability Photopaint Studio Image

File type Ability Photopaint Studio Image Category Raster Image Files
Developer Ability Plus Software File format Binary
Description APX file is a Ability Photopaint Studio Image developed by Ability Plus Software. Image created by Ability Photopaint Studio, a drawing program included with Ability Office; support multiple editing layers as well as brushes, fills, shapes, and other standard raster graphic editing features; can be used for generating graphics used in Ability Write documents (.AWW files).
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APX files

Windows		 Ability Office


2.Detail information about APX file extension: Lotus Approach Paradox Specific Information

File type Lotus Approach Paradox Specific Information Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description APX file is a Lotus Approach Paradox Specific Information.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APX files

Windows		 Lotus Approach


3.Detail information about APX file extension: Borland C++ Appexpert Database

File type Borland C++ Appexpert Database Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description APX file is a Borland C++ Appexpert Database.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APX files

Windows		 Borland C++
C++ Builder


4.Detail information about APX file extension: ArcPad XML File

File type ArcPad XML File Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description APX file is a ArcPad XML File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APX files

Windows Mobile		 ArcPad



How to convert APX files to another file format?

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

APX to JPEG APX to JPG APX to PDF


Can't open a APX 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.APX”。

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 APX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the APX 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.