AWX file: How can I open a .AWX file?
The table below provides useful information about the .awx file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .awx file?
- What program do I need to open a .awx file?
- How can the .awx file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .awx files to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
✅ ArcIMS XML Project

The AWX file is a ArcIMS XML Project. ArcIMS (Arc Internet Map Server) is a Web Map Server produced by Esri accessible through a web browser.
✅ Microsoft DirectX AWX Data

The AWX file is a Microsoft DirectX AWX Data. Microsoft DirectX is a collection of application programming interfaces (APIs) for handling tasks related to multimedia, especially game programming and video.
⚠ Be careful with .awx files.
It's important to know that the .awx file extension can be used by various programs, not just the ones you expect. This includes potentially harmful software or malware that might create .awx files. Be cautious when dealing with .awx files from unknown sources.
🚫 The .awx 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?
We found the following similar file extensions in our database:
🔴 Can't open a .awx 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:
Select an app to open this .awx file
It means that the operating system does not have a default app associated with the .awx file type. To resolve this issue and open the file, you can take the following steps:
- Right-click on the .awx file. A context menu will appear.
- From the context menu, select Open with. Windows will display a list of recommended apps.
- If the desired app is listed, select it from the provided options.
- If you cannot find the appropriate app, you may need to install software that supports the specific file type.
If you don't know how to change the default app for the .awx file, check the FAQ.
🔴 Can I change the extension of files?
Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. The extension of a file serves as a hint to the operating system and various software programs about the type of data contained within the file. When you alter a file's extension, you essentially modify how software applications interpret and handle that file. Every file has a specific format, also known as its file type or file format. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.
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