File Extension Library


.DEX File Extension

  • Developer by: Google
  • Category: Developer Files

What are .DEX files and how to open them?

Can't open .DEX 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 .DEX file.

What is a .DEX file extension?

.DEX file extension is created by Google. .DEX has been classified as Developer Files.

.DEX is Dalvik Executable File

A DEX file is an executable file saved in a format that contains compiled code written for Android, Google's Linux-based mobile phone platform. It is technically referred to as a "Dalvik Executable," and can be interpreted by the Dalvik virtual machine.

DEX files can be created manually or by automatically translating compiled Java programs. Multiple DEX files are zipped into a single .APK package, which serves as the final Android application file.

List of all softwares that can open the Dalvik Executable File
Windows
Google Android SDK
Mac
Google Android SDK
Linux
Google Android SDK
File Type 2 Disketch Project File
Developer by: NCH Software Category: Data Files Format: Binary

Disc label project created by Disketch label design software; saves the layout for a CD or DVD and can include text and imported images; may be printed with a standard printer or a printer that supports disc labels.

Disketch now uses the .DEPROJ extension for disc label projects. The DEX format is deprecated but can still be opened by current versions of Disketch.

List of all softwares that can open the Disketch Project File
Windows
NCH Disketch
File Type 3 Excel Spreadsheet
Developer by: Microsoft Category: Spreadsheet Files Format: Binary

Spreadsheet or group of spreadsheets created by MS Excel; contains data formatted in cells, which are organized into rows and columns.

The .XLS extension is much more commonly used for Excel files.

List of all softwares that can open the Excel Spreadsheet
Windows
Microsoft Excel 2016
Mac
Microsoft Excel 2016
File Type 4 DEXIS Digital X-ray File
Developer by: DEXIS Category: Data Files

X-ray image saved in the proprietary X-ray format; used by the DEXIS Digital X-ray system for dental imaging; captures dental radiographs and saves them in a digital format.

DEXIS was acquired by Danaher Corporation in 2005.

List of all softwares that can open the DEXIS Digital X-ray File
Windows
DEXIS DEXview

How to fix problems with .DEX files

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