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Basic information about MX2 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MX2（*.MX2 or *.mx2）, 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 MX2 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MX2 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MX2 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MX2 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MX2 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MX2 file?
  • How to open a MX2 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MX2 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MX2 file?
  • How to convert MX2 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MX2 file format?


1.Detail information about MX2 file extension: Heroes of Might and Magic II Expansion Map File

File type Heroes of Might and Magic II Expansion Map File Category Game Files
Developer New World Computing File format N/A
Description MX2 file is a Heroes of Might and Magic II Expansion Map File developed by New World Computing. Game map file used by Heroes of Might and Magic II (HOMM2) with The Price of Loyalty expansion pack; contains map data that describe the gameplay environment such as tiles that make up the appearance of swamps, grass, ice, mountains, and trees.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MX2 files

Windows		 Ubisoft Heroes of Might and Magic II
Free Heroes2 Engine

Linux		 Free Heroes2 Engine



Can't open a MX2 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.MX2”。

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 MX2 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support MX2 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 MX2 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 MX2 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MX2 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 MX2 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the MX2 file is damaged.
  • Whether the MX2 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the MX2 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the MX2 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the MX2 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MX2 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MX2 file.

If the MX2 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.