File Extension Library


.EXR File Extension

  • Developer by: Industrial Light & Magic
  • Category: Raster Image Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .EXR files and how to open them?

Can't open .EXR 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 .EXR file.

What is a .EXR file extension?

.EXR file extension is created by Industrial Light & Magic. .EXR has been classified as Raster Image Files. The format of .EXR file is Binary.

.EXR is OpenEXR Image

Raster image stored in the OpenEXR format, a high dynamic-range (HDR) image file format developed by Industrial Light & Magic; supports multi-layer images, lossy and lossless compression, and 16-bit and 32-bit pixels; used for storing deep raster images for high-quality graphics; used by raster graphics editing programs and imaging applications.

List of all softwares that can open the OpenEXR Image
Windows
File Viewer Plus
Serif PhotoPlus
Adobe Photoshop with fnord ProEXR plug-in
Adobe After Effects with fnord ProEXR plug-in
Adobe SpeedGrade CC 2018
Mac
Adobe Photoshop with fnord ProEXR plug-in
Adobe After Effects with fnord ProEXR plug-in
Adobe SpeedGrade CC 2018
MacPhun ColorStrokes

How to fix problems with .EXR files

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