File Extension Library


.MXD File Extension

  • Developer by: ESRI
  • Category: GIS Files

What are .MXD files and how to open them?

Can't open .MXD 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 .MXD file.

What is a .MXD file extension?

.MXD file extension is created by ESRI. .MXD has been classified as GIS Files.

.MXD is ArcGIS Map Document

Map file format used by ESRI mapping software, such as ArcMap; saved in a compound format that includes the map description, layout, and embedded objects saved in the map; organized into units called storages and streams.

NOTE: MXD map files may grow in size after being saved multiple times because they can become fragmented. Saving a fragmented map document as a new document may reduce its file size.

List of all softwares that can open the ArcGIS Map Document
Windows
ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop

How to fix problems with .MXD files

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