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Basic information about IDX file

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

There are 11 file types using the IDX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the IDX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support IDX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the IDX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the IDX file?
  • How to open a IDX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a IDX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a IDX file?
  • How to convert IDX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to IDX file format?


1.Detail information about IDX file extension: Index File

File type Index File Category System Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description IDX file is a Index File. Stores an index of files used by various programs; used by search functions to speed up searches; once a hard disk, directory of files, or database is indexed, the data can be searched and sorted more efficiently.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IDX files

Windows		 ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
ICQ


2.Detail information about IDX file extension: Movie Subtitle File

File type Movie Subtitle File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description IDX file is a Movie Subtitle File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IDX files

Windows		 CyberLink PowerDVD 17
VideoLAN VLC media player
URUWorks Subtitle Workshop
DVDSubEdit

macOS
 MPlayer
VideoLAN VLC media player

Linux		 SMPlayer
VideoLAN VLC media player

Android		 J2 Interactive MX Player


3.Detail information about IDX file extension: Navigation POI File

File type Navigation POI File Category Data Files
Developer VDO Dayton File format N/A
Description IDX file is a Navigation POI File developed by VDO Dayton.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IDX files

Windows		 Transfer to a VDO Dayton device


4.Detail information about IDX file extension: HMI Historical Log Index File

File type HMI Historical Log Index File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description IDX file is a HMI Historical Log Index File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IDX files

Windows		 Wonderware InTouch
WorkSmart Automation ReportBuilder


5.Detail information about IDX file extension: Outlook Express Mailbox Index File

File type Outlook Express Mailbox Index File Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description IDX file is a Outlook Express Mailbox Index File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IDX files

Windows		 Microsoft Outlook Express


6.Detail information about IDX file extension: Index

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

Windows		 Visual FoxPro
Norton SystemWorks
PocoMail
Aid4Mail
Pro/Engineer (Creo Elements/Pro)
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView)
Forte Agent
ROSE Online


7.Detail information about IDX file extension: Easy Timesheets File

File type Easy Timesheets File Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description IDX file is a Easy Timesheets File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IDX files

Windows		 Easy Timesheets


8.Detail information about IDX file extension: Sunnysoft InterWrite File

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

Windows Mobile		 InterWrite Pro


9.Detail information about IDX file extension: NoX Game File

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

Windows		 NoX


10.Detail information about IDX file extension: Hellgate: London Game Archive File

File type Hellgate: London Game Archive File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description IDX file is a Hellgate: London Game Archive File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IDX files

Windows		 Hellgate: London


11.Detail information about IDX file extension: Subtitle Index File

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

Windows		 VobSub
VLC media player

macOS
 VLC media player for Mac

Linux		 VLC media player for Linux

Android		 VLC media player for Android

iOS		 VLC Media Player for iOS



Can't open a IDX 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.IDX”。

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 IDX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the IDX 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.