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Basic information about REX file

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

There are 5 file types using the REX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the REX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support REX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the REX file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the REX file?
How to open a REX file?
What programs do I need to open a REX file?
What programs help to create and edit a REX file?
How to convert REX files to another file format?
How to convert another files to REX file format?

1.Detail information about REX file extension: ACT! File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert REX files
File type	ACT! File	Category	Misc Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	REX file is a ACT! File. The rex file extension is related to ReCycle and used for its default audio format. A *.rex file contains the original audio of the loop, the spces you have apped in ReCycle, and any effects or processing you have added in ReCycle. Saving an audio file as a REX file also reduces the size of the file significally. This is achieved by applying a "nonlossy" compression algorithm to the file when saved, meaning that it does not compromise the audio quality in any way. Practically all major music software titles support the REX format. Be it music production software like Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, Sonar, Live and of course Reason, or software instruments such as Native Instruments Kontakt, Spectrasonics Stylus RMX or Digidesign Transfuser. Check your software's specifications for REX compatibility.
Windows	Act!

2.Detail information about REX file extension: ReCycle Loop File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert REX files
File type	ReCycle Loop File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	Propellerhead Software	File format	Binary
Description	REX file is a ReCycle Loop File developed by Propellerhead Software.
Windows	Propellerhead ReCycle Propellerhead Reason Avid Pro Tools
macOS	Propellerhead ReCycle Propellerhead Reason Avid Pro Tools

3.Detail information about REX file extension: Rexx Source File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert REX files
File type	Rexx Source File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	REX file is a Rexx Source File.
Windows	Regina REXX Interpreter BRexx
macOS	BRexx
Linux	Regina REXX Interpreter BRexx

4.Detail information about REX file extension: Oracle Report Definition File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert REX files
File type	Oracle Report Definition File	Category	Settings Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	REX file is a Oracle Report Definition File.

5.Detail information about REX file extension: 4D Database Windows Client Local File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert REX files
File type	4D Database Windows Client Local File	Category	Database Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	REX file is a 4D Database Windows Client Local File.

How to convert REX files to another file format?

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

REX to RCY

REX to RX2

How to convert another files to REX file format?

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

RX2 to REX

WAVE to REX

Can't open a REX 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.REX”。

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 REX extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the REX 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.