Basic information about DEX file

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

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


1.Detail information about DEX file extension: Excel Spreadsheet

File type Excel Spreadsheet Category Spreadsheet Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description DEX file is a Excel Spreadsheet developed by Microsoft. Spreadsheet or group of spreadsheets created by MS Excel; contains data formatted in cells, which are organized into rows and columns.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DEX files

Windows		 Microsoft Excel 2016

macOS		 Microsoft Excel 2016


2.Detail information about DEX file extension: Dalvik Executable File

File type Dalvik Executable File Category Developer Files
Developer Google File format N/A
Description DEX file is a Dalvik Executable File developed by Google.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DEX files

Windows		 Google Android SDK
Dedexer
Dex2Jar
Eclipse
IntelliJ IDEA

macOS
 Google Android SDK

Linux		 Google Android SDK

Android		 Google Android


3.Detail information about DEX file extension: Disketch Project File

File type Disketch Project File Category Data Files
Developer NCH Software File format Binary
Description DEX file is a Disketch Project File developed by NCH Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DEX files

Windows		 NCH Disketch


4.Detail information about DEX file extension: DEXIS Digital X-ray File

File type DEXIS Digital X-ray File Category Data Files
Developer DEXIS File format N/A
Description DEX file is a DEXIS Digital X-ray File developed by DEXIS.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DEX files

Windows		 DEXIS DEXview



How to convert DEX files to another file format?

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

DEX to ACCDB DEX to XLSX


How to convert another files to DEX file format?

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

APK to DEX IPR to DEX


Can't open a DEX 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.DEX”。

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 DEX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the DEX 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.