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Basic information about INX file

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

There are 5 file types using the INX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the INX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support INX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the INX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the INX file?
  • How to open a INX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a INX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a INX file?
  • How to convert INX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to INX file format?


1.Detail information about INX file extension: InstallShield Compiled Rules File

File type InstallShield Compiled Rules File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description INX file is a InstallShield Compiled Rules File. The inx file extension is associated with the Adobe InDesign software, part of Adobe Creative Cloud.

The INX format is used for exporting purposes to offer compatibility with previous versions of InDesign.

The inx file contains data in XML format regarding a single indd file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert INX files

Windows		 InstallShield


2.Detail information about INX file extension: Adobe InDesign Interchange File

File type Adobe InDesign Interchange File Category Page Layout Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format XML
Description INX file is a Adobe InDesign Interchange File developed by Adobe Systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert INX files

Windows		 Adobe InDesign CC 2017
Adobe Creative Suite

macOS
 Adobe InDesign CC 2017


3.Detail information about INX file extension: Inkscape Extension Descriptor File

File type Inkscape Extension Descriptor File Category Plugin Files
Developer The Inkscape Team File format XML
Description INX file is a Inkscape Extension Descriptor File developed by The Inkscape Team.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert INX files

Windows		 Inkscape

macOS
 Inkscape

Linux		 Inkscape


4.Detail information about INX file extension: Compiled Script

File type Compiled Script Category Data Files
Developer Flexera Software File format Binary
Description INX file is a Compiled Script developed by Flexera Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert INX files

Windows		 Flexera InstallShield


5.Detail information about INX file extension: ACL For Windows Index

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

Windows		 ACL software



How to convert INX files to another file format?

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

INX to EPS INX to IDML


How to convert another files to INX file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for another files to INX file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to INX conversion, you may use the option.

IDML to INX EPS to INX INDD to INX


Can't open a INX 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.INX”。

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 INX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the INX 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.