Basic information about IX file

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

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


1.Detail information about IX file extension: dtSearch Index File

File type dtSearch Index File Category Settings Files
Developer dtSearch File format XML
Description IX file is a dtSearch Index File developed by dtSearch. Index file created by dtSearch, a program used for text searching; contains index search information, including filters, exclusions, locations, and crawl depth; used to direct searches and filter search results.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IX files

Windows		 dtSearch
WordPerfect Office


2.Detail information about IX file extension: FrameMaker Index File

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

Windows		 Adobe FrameMaker


3.Detail information about IX file extension: PaperPort Search File

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

Windows		 PaperPort


4.Detail information about IX file extension: Corel WordPerfect Office Template

File type Corel WordPerfect Office Template Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description IX file is a Corel WordPerfect Office Template.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IX files

Windows		 Corel WordPerfect Office


5.Detail information about IX file extension: Pidgin Instant Messenger File

File type Pidgin Instant Messenger File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description IX file is a Pidgin Instant Messenger File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IX files

Linux		 Pidgin



Can't open a IX 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.IX”。

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 IX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the IX 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.