The table below provides some useful information about the .shx extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .shx file?
- What program do I need to open a .shx file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .shx?
- How can I convert .shx file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .shx
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .shx files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .shx |
|---|---|
| Type: | ArcView Shape Index |
| Category: | Data |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| SHX file is an ArcView Shape Index. ArcView is full-featured GIS software for visualizing, analyzing, creating, and managing data with a geographic component. The SHX file stores the index of the feature geometry (SHP). | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | ESRI ArcView |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| agr, apr, avl, avx, gen, lyr, shp, stn, sur, tcf, tcs, tna, top, tpf, trl, trp, trv, tst | |
Recommended software for .shx files
Cannot open .shx files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.shx 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.
