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Basic information about AX file

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

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


1.Detail information about AX file extension: DirectShow Filter

File type DirectShow Filter Category Plugin Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AX file is a DirectShow Filter. Used by various video playback programs to process video data streams; provides decoding and encoding capabilities, file parsing, audio and video de-multiplexing, video decompression, and rendering of video files; may also be used in the video recording and editing process.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AX files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows Media Player
Apple QuickTime Player
VideoLAN VLC media player
Other video player that supports video filters

macOS		 Apple QuickTime Player
Other video player that supports video filters

Linux		 VideoLAN VLC media player


2.Detail information about AX file extension: Modula 3 Linker Information File

File type Modula 3 Linker Information File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AX file is a Modula 3 Linker Information File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AX files

Linux		 Modula 3


3.Detail information about AX file extension: Opera File

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

Windows		 Opera browser

macOS
 Opera browser for Mac

Linux		 Opera browser for Linux


4.Detail information about AX file extension: Mpeg-4 DVD Filter File

File type Mpeg-4 DVD Filter File Category Plugin Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AX file is a Mpeg-4 DVD Filter File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AX files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows Media Player
Winamp



Can't open a AX 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.AX”。

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 AX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the AX 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.