ARX file - How do I open a .arx file?
The table below provides useful information about the .arx file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .arx file?
- What program do I need to open a .arx file?
- How can the .arx file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .arx files to another format?
Table of Contents
- ✅ Autodesk AutoCAD Runtime Extension
- ✅ Artista Cross Stitch Embroidery Data
- 🔄 .arx file converters
- 🚫 .arx file related errors
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource!
2 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database
✅ Autodesk AutoCAD Runtime Extension

The ARX file is an Autodesk AutoCAD Runtime Extension. Autodesk AutoCAD is a computer-aided design (CAD) application that produces two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional models.
✅ Artista Cross Stitch Embroidery Data

The ARX file is an Artista Cross Stitch Embroidery Data. Bernina Artista is a cross-stitch digitizing tool for Microsoft Windows.
Other types of files may also use the .arx file extension.
🚫 The .arx file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
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🔴 Can't open a .arx file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Windows cannot open this file:
example.arx
To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it...
If you don't know how to set the .arx file association, check the FAQ.
🔴 Can I change the extension of 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 the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.
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