MEX File

What are MEX files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a MEX 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 MEX files.

What is a MEX file?

A .MEX file is a Macro Express Macro file.

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open MEX files

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

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

Last updated: December 21, 2023

Various apps that use files with this extension

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