CDX File Type
- The quick factsWhat are CDX files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a CDX file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.
What is a CDX file?
CDX files have multiple uses, and CorelDRAW Compressed is one of them.
CorelDRAW Compressed File
Files that contain the .cdx file extension are most commonly associated with the CorelDRAW graphics editing application. CDX files are compressed CDR drawing files. When the CorelDRAW application is used to create a computer drawing, the file is saved in the CDR file format.
When the CDR file is compressed, it is given the .cdx file extension. This makes it easier for users to email CorelDRAW image files and transmit them via the Web.
How to open CDX files
We have identified one CDX opener that is compatible with this specific type of CDX file.
Programs that open CorelDRAW Compressed files
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Last updated: March 5, 2022
All known file formats using extension .CDX
While CorelDRAW Compressed File is a popular type of CDX-file, we know of 5 different uses of the .CDX extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
MS Visual FoxPro Compound Index
The .cdx file extension is also used to store compound index files. These files are similar to IDX files and store information about the data that is contained within a software database.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different CDX openers which you will find listed below.
CDX Internet Archive index
These CDX files contain web archives and use a text-based file format. These text-files are single lines of text which summarize a web document.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different CDX openers which you will find listed below.
ChemDraw model
These CDX files store the molecular data used in ChemDraw, a chemical structure application and molecule editor. The molecular data contain information about atoms, bonds, fragments, and text in a binary format.
CDX opener for Windows
We have identified 2 CDX openers that are compatible with this specific type of CDX file.
![]() | ChemDoodle | Verified |
![]() | ChemDraw | Verified |
More file formats using the CDX extension
Through our research of CDX files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail, and we would love to hear from you if you have information about either of them.Sybase iAnywhere index files
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of CDX files. Remember, different programs may use CDX files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
![]() | Adobe Dreamweaver | User submitted |
![]() | Macromedia Dreamweaver MX | User submitted |
![]() | ACD/ChemSketch FREEWARE | User submitted |
![]() | Microsoft Development Environment | User submitted |
![]() | ACD/ChemSketch | User submitted |
![]() | Symyx Draw | User submitted |
![]() | Accelrys Draw | User submitted |
![]() | Adobe GoLive | User submitted |
![]() | ConceptDraw Professional | User submitted |
![]() | Macromedia Dreamweaver UltraDev | User submitted |
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