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Basic information about HQX file

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

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


1.Detail information about HQX file extension: BinHex 4.0 Encoded File

File type BinHex 4.0 Encoded File Category Encoded Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description HQX file is a BinHex 4.0 Encoded File. An HQX file is a binary to hexadecimal text file created for Mac computers. It contains data that has been compressed and encoded from an 8-bit binary format into a 7-bit text format. HQX files can be useful for transferring binary images, documents, and multimedia as text in email attachments.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert HQX files

Windows		 Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows
Corel WinZip 21
ESTsoft ALZip

macOS		 Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16
Incredible Bee Archiver
Apple Archive Utility



How to convert HQX files to another file format?

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

HQX to HFS HQX to ZIP


Can't open a HQX 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.HQX”。

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 HQX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the HQX 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.