File Extension Library


.AX File Extension

  • Category: Plugin Files

What are .AX files and how to open them?

Can't open .AX file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .AX file.

What is a .AX file extension?

.AX file extension has been classified as Plugin Files.

.AX is DirectShow Filter

Used by various video playback programs to process video data streams; provides decoding and encoding capabilities, file parsing, audio and video de-multiplexing, video decompression, and rendering of video files; may also be used in the video recording and editing process.

DirectShow is sometimes referred to as "Quartz" and was developed as a replacement for Microsoft's "Video for Windows" format.

List of all softwares that can open the DirectShow Filter
Windows
Microsoft Windows Media Player
Apple QuickTime Player
VideoLAN VLC media player
Mac
Apple QuickTime Player
Linux
VideoLAN VLC media player

How to fix problems with .AX files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .AX files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .AX file format
  2. You need to check the .AX file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)