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Basic information about ANX file

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

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


1.Detail information about ANX file extension: Annodex Exchange Format File

File type Annodex Exchange Format File Category Video Files
Developer CSIRO File format N/A
Description ANX file is a Annodex Exchange Format File developed by CSIRO. Multimedia file stored in the Annodex exchange format, which enables indexing and annotation of contained video and audio; intended to be widely used on the web to make searching for video and audio content easier.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ANX files

Windows		 VideoLAN VLC media player

macOS		 Macgo Mac Media Player
VideoLAN VLC media player

Linux		 VideoLAN VLC media player


2.Detail information about ANX file extension: HotDocs Answer File

File type HotDocs Answer File Category Data Files
Developer HotDocs File format XML
Description ANX file is a HotDocs Answer File developed by HotDocs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ANX files

Windows		 HotDocs
Any text editor



Can't open a ANX 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.ANX”。

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 ANX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ANX 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.