Basic information about PAX file

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

There are 4 file types using the PAX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PAX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PAX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PAX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PAX file?
  • How to open a PAX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PAX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PAX file?
  • How to convert PAX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PAX file format?


1.Detail information about PAX file extension: VCOMP Lossless Compressed General Purpose Data File

File type VCOMP Lossless Compressed General Purpose Data File Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PAX file is a VCOMP Lossless Compressed General Purpose Data File. The PAX file extension is associated with the VCOMP. File contains lossless compressed general purpose data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAX files


2.Detail information about PAX file extension: PAX Archive

File type PAX Archive Category Compressed Files
Developer POSIX File format Binary
Description PAX file is a PAX Archive developed by POSIX.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAX files

Windows		 7-Zip

macOS
 pax
Apple Archive Utility
The Unarchiver
Incredible Bee Archiver

Linux		 pax


3.Detail information about PAX file extension: Personal Ancestral File Data File

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

Windows		 PAF


4.Detail information about PAX file extension: PickAx Secure Graphic File

File type PickAx Secure Graphic File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PAX file is a PickAx Secure Graphic File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAX files

Windows		 PickAx



Can't open a PAX 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.PAX”。

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 PAX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PAX 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.