ALX File

What are ALX files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening an ALX file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your ALX files.

What is an ALX file?

ALX files have multiple uses, and BlackBerry Application Loader is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

BlackBerry Application Loader

Files that contain the .alx file extension are Application Loader files. These files are created in the XML format and contain information about applications that are to be installed on a BlackBerry mobile device.

The ALX file format is used by the BlackBerry Desktop Manager and contains data that pertains to the computer location of the file you wish to install on your BlackBerry device.

How to open ALX files

We have identified one ALX opener that is compatible with this specific type of ALX file.

Programs that open BlackBerry Application Loader files

Last updated: December 21, 2023

All known file formats using extension .ALX

While BlackBerry Application Loader is a popular type of ALX-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .ALX file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

ActiveX Layout Control File

The .alx file extension is also used for ActiveX layout control files. These files contain HTML that is embedded into associated website pages. This is an obsolete technology used with the Internet Explorer browser.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested eight different ALX openers which you will find listed below.

Alpha Five Database Index

The Alpha Five database software also uses the .alx file suffix. This software application uses the .alx file extension for database information files that are used by the program.

ALX opener for Windows

We have identified one ALX opener that is compatible with this specific type of ALX file.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of ALX files. Remember, different programs may use ALX files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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