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What are X files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening an X 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 X files.

What is an X file?

X files have multiple uses, and Lex Source Code is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Lex Source Code File

The .x file extension is most commonly associated with Lex source code files. These files contain source code that has been written in the Lex syntax.

Lex is a program that generates a lexical analyzer based on an input Lex file. Often lex is used when programmers create compilers for other programming languages. Lex files often use the lex file extension.

How to open X files

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

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

Last updated: July 22, 2024

All known file formats using extension .X

While Lex Source Code File is a popular type of X-file, we know of 6 different uses of the .X file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Microsoft Direct3D Object

We know that one X format is Microsoft Direct3D Object. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

X opener for Windows

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

Magic 3D Easy View Object

We know that one X format is Magic 3D Easy View Object. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Aurora Editor Compiled Macro

We know that one X format is Aurora Editor Compiled Macro. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

X1 Compressed Archive

We know that one X format is X1 Compressed Archive. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

X68000 Executable

The X68000 is a Japanese home computer created in 1987 by Sharp Corporation.

X files used by this computer contain an executable program, e.g., a game.

Various apps that use files with this extension

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