Basic information about GLOX file

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

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


1.Detail information about GLOX file extension: Microsoft Office SmartArt Graphics Layout File

File type Microsoft Office SmartArt Graphics Layout File Category Vector Image Files
Developer Microsoft File format Zip
Description GLOX file is a Microsoft Office SmartArt Graphics Layout File developed by Microsoft. A GLOX file is a graphics file used by Microsoft Office productivity applications for conveying information and ideas in presentations, charts, and documents. It contains the layout and styles for a graphic and includes placeholders for inserting text. GLOX files use Open XML formatting, which is the same format used for .DOCX, .XLSX, and .PPTX files.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GLOX files

Windows		 Microsoft Office 2016
Microsoft Word 2016
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
Microsoft Excel 2016



Can't open a GLOX 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.GLOX”。

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 GLOX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the GLOX 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.