DMX File

What are DMX files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a DMX 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 DMX files.

What is a DMX file?

DMX files have multiple uses, and Data Model eXchange encoding format is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Data Model eXchange encoding format

.dmx files contain data model objects encoded in binary or ASCII format for use with the Valve Software game SDK. The .dmx files are the encoded file format of various types of data, including objects, character models, maps, etc., used in first-person shooter games.

How to open DMX files

Important: Different programs may use files with the DMX file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your DMX file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

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

Last updated: December 18, 2022

All known file formats using extension .DMX

While Data Model eXchange encoding format is a popular type of DMX-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .DMX file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

DoReMIX Song

We know that one DMX format is DoReMIX Song. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of DMX files. Remember, different programs may use DMX 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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