File Extension Library


.MXT File Extension

  • Developer by: ESRI
  • Category: GIS Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .MXT files and how to open them?

Can't open .MXT 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 .MXT file.

What is a .MXT file extension?

.MXT file extension is created by ESRI. .MXT has been classified as GIS Files. The format of .MXT file is Binary.

.MXT is ArcGIS Map Template

Geographical map template created by ArcMap, a GIS mapping application included with ESRI ArcGIS Desktop; stores the base properties of a map as well as the layout positions and visibility of application toolbars; enables users to create multiple maps from the same starting point.

ArcMap uses a file named Normal.mxt as the default template for every new map created in the software. The file is located in \Documents and Settings\[user]\Application Data\ESRI\Templates\ and can be modified to create a custom default template.

If no user-specific Normal.mxt exists in the user's templates directory, ArcMap then searches for the file in the ArcGIS\Bin\Templates\ installation directory and copies it to the user's templates directory.

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

How to fix problems with .MXT files

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