What is a .XX File And How To Open It (Guide)

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Introduction

Have you came across a file with the .xx extension, but it is a file you have never seen before? You most likely know what the file is, but you might be unsure on how to open it. That’s why we have made this article! You will learn how to open the .xx file extension on various systems, what it is and how to work with it.

What is a .XX file?

The .XX file extension stands for XXEncoded File. The file is a compressed file.

What to know

There are currently 2 software that can open the .xx file on 2 platforms.

How to open a .XX file?

Below we will show you a step-by-step guide on how to open the .XX file on various operating systems.

How to open a .XX file on Windows (7, 8, 10)

We have written below an easy-to-understand guide on how to open the .xx file on Windows in 4 easy steps.

1. The first step is to download the Corel WinZip software. This software will be used for opening the file. You can also use ConeXware PowerArchiver and Corel WinZip software.

Step 2: Locating your .XX file

2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.

Step 3: Choose “Open with”

3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.

Step 4: Choose the software and click ok

4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the Corel WinZip software you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Windows.

How to open a .XX file on Mac

Below you can see a visual guide on how to open the .xx file on Mac in 4 easy steps.

1. The first step is to download the Corel WinZip software. You will be using this software in order to open the file. Other software that can be used in opening this file is: Corel WinZip.

Step 2: Finding your .XX file

2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.

Step 3: Clicking “Open with”

3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.

Step 4: Choosing the software to open your file

4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the Corel WinZip software that you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Mac.

Still cannot open the .XX file?

If you cannot open the .XX file, it is entirely possible that you are trying to open the wrong file. The .XX file extension is similar to other file extensions such as: .xxd – Brixx, .xxe – XXEncoded File, .xxx – Compucon USA, .xy – XyQuest, .xy3 – XYWrite III Document. You might be trying to open one of them. Please recheck the file extension again.

Conclusion

In this article you have learned how to open the .XX file with the Corel WinZip, ConeXware PowerArchiver programs on Windows and Corel WinZip program on Mac.