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Basic information about AUX file

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

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


1.Detail information about AUX file extension: LaTeX Auxiliary File

File type LaTeX Auxiliary File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description AUX file is a LaTeX Auxiliary File. File created by TeX and LaTeX, which are typesetting standards often used to generate academic papers and other technical documentation; contains information about a document such as footnotes, bibliography entries, and cross-references.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AUX files

Windows
MiKTeX
TeXworks
proTeXt
LaTeX Editor

macOS
LyX/Mac
TeXworks

Linux
TeX Live


2.Detail information about AUX file extension: Auxiliary File

File type Auxiliary File Category GIS Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AUX file is a Auxiliary File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AUX files

Windows
ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
ERDAS IMAGINE



Can't open a AUX 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.AUX”。

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 AUX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the AUX 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.