Basic information about EXY file

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

There are 1 file types using the EXY file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the EXY file with their brief description and a list of programs that support EXY file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the EXY file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the EXY file?
  • How to open a EXY file?
  • What programs do I need to open a EXY file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a EXY file?
  • How to convert EXY files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to EXY file format?


1.Detail information about EXY file extension: Eltac Embroidery Format

File type Eltac Embroidery Format Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description EXY file is a Eltac Embroidery Format. EXY filename suffix is mostly used for Eltac Embroidery Format files. Files with EXY extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. EXY file format, along with 524 other file formats, belongs to the Graphic Files category. Embird Embroidery Software supports EXY files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. Embird Embroidery Software software was developed by BALARAD, s.r.o., and on its official website you may find more information about EXY files or the Embird Embroidery Software software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EXY files

Windows		 Embird Embroidery Software
Embroidermodder 2



Can't open a EXY 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.EXY”。

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 EXY extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the EXY 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.