Basic information about IPX file

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

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


1.Detail information about IPX file extension: IPIX Image

File type IPIX Image Category Raster Image Files
Developer Minds-Eye-View File format Binary
Description IPX file is a IPIX Image developed by Minds-Eye-View. Image file created by IPIX image authoring tools, which are used to create 360 degree images; contains a full-360 degree, full-environment still photograph or rendering that has been stitched together from multiple images; stores settings for scripting, panning, zooming, and movement.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IPX files

Windows		 Minds-Eye-View IPIX Interactive Studio
IPIX Viewer
Viewpoint Media Player

macOS		 Minds-Eye-View IPIX Interactive Studio
IPIX Viewer

Linux		 IPIX Java Viewer



Can't open a IPX 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.IPX”。

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 IPX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the IPX 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.