APPX

Basic information about APPX file

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

There are 1 file types using the APPX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the APPX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support APPX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the APPX file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about APPX file extension: Windows 8 App Package

Software programs that will open, edit or convert APPX files
File type	Windows 8 App Package	Category	Developer Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	Binary
Description	APPX file is a Windows 8 App Package developed by Microsoft. App package format introduced with Windows 8; used by developers when packaging and submitting Windows 8 apps (formerly referred to as Metro Style apps) for sale on the Windows Store.
Windows	Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 Microsoft Windows

How to convert APPX files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for APPX files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve APPX to another files conversion, you may use the option.

APPX to APK

APPX to XAP

How to convert another files to APPX file format?

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

APK to APPX

EXE to APPX

XAP to APPX

Can't open a APPX 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.APPX”。

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 APPX extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the APPX 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.