MXD File

What are MXD files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a MXD 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 MXD files.

What is a MXD file?

MXD files have multiple uses, and ArcGIS Map Project is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

ArcGIS Map Project

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 MXD files

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

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

Last updated: March 10, 2023

All known file formats using extension .MXD

While ArcGIS Map Project is a popular type of MXD-file, we know of 4 different uses of the .MXD file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

ArcMap GIS Project

We know that one MXD format is ArcMap GIS Project. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MX Series Remote Control Configuration

We know that one MXD format is MX Series Remote Control Configuration. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MX-850 Remote Control Configuration

We know that one MXD format is MX-850 Remote Control Configuration. 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 MXD files. Remember, different programs may use MXD 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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