The table below provides some useful information about the .ax extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .ax file?
- What program do I need to open a .ax file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .ax?
- How can I convert .ax file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .ax
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .ax files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .ax |
|---|---|
| Type: | DirectShow Filter Plugin |
| Category: | Application |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| AX file is a DirectShow Filter Plugin (Codec). DShow filter is a DLL with extension AX. DirectShow is a multimedia framework and API produced by Microsoft for software developers to perform various operations with media files. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Windows Media Player |
| Program name: | mplayer.exe |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| acm, cpl, dll, drv, lib, pbd, ppd, rll, tlh, tli | |
Recommended software for .ax files
Cannot open .ax files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.ax files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.









