Opening an AFX File

The AFX file type is primarily associated with GnuCash.

AFXFile Extension AFX
 File extension: AFX
File type:  data file

What is an AFX file

AFX files mostly belong to GnuCash. AFX files are not a single file format but a label used for several different types of files.
  • Financial Exchange File: This type holds structured financial data in the Open Financial Exchange format. Programs like GnuCash (GnuCash) and Microsoft Money use these files to store account information.
  • Compressed Image File: In other cases, an AFX file is a compressed container for image data. It can include EXIF information similar to JPEG files and is associated with tools like Adobe Photoshop and JPEGView.
  • Auto F/X Effect File: Some AFX files store photographic effect data. Software such as Auto F/X Designer or Auto FX PhotoImpact uses these files to manage graphic effect details.
  • Zipped XML File: A variant uses the ZIP format to package XML content. This form may be involved with data like an Outlook Express Message Store.
  • Animation XML File: Another use is for animation data. Autodesk 3ds Max, for example, uses AFX files to save animation elements in an XML structure, as detailed on the Autodesk 3ds Max overview page.
    • FilExt.com tip: Because the same extension is applied in different environments, checking the file’s content (for instance, by opening it in a text editor to spot XML tags or ZIP signatures) is useful to identify its purpose. Understanding the context in which the file was created is key to choosing the right software to open and view it.

    How to open AFX files

    You need a suitable software like GnuCash to open an AFX file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your AFX file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a AFX file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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    How to convert an AFX file to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

    You can convert AFX files using our online AFX file viewer (powered by Convert.Guru):
    1. Just click the "Choose your .afx file to view this image" button on this page.
    2. Your AFX file will then be displayed in the browser.
    3. Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
    4. Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
    5. Your file will be converted and downloaded.

    Programs that open and convert AFX files:

    1. GnuCash
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. AFX files are often referred to as GnuCash data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Auto FX Photographic Edges by Auto FX Software
      Photoshop add-in. Program ID is GraphicsConverterPro.afx, PaintShopPro8.Image

    Technical Data for AFX File Extension

    File classification:
    Data
    Program ID:
    GraphicsConverterPro.afx, PaintShopPro8.Image
    Related files:
    ofx, psd, dbx, aep, fx, aftxc, axf, qfx, thm, asx, s19, dat, jpg, jpeg, zip, xml

    The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

    ProgramID: PaintShopPro8.Image, FileType: Paint Shop Pro 8 Image, AppName: Paint Shop Pro 8
    EXEFile: Paint Shop Pro.exe
    ProgramID: PaintShopPro8.Image, FileType: Paint Shop Pro Image, AppName: Paint Shop Pro 8
    EXEFile: Paint Shop Pro.exe
    ProgramID: ActorFX.Document
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MAX-FX~1\ActorFX\ActorFX.exe %1
    ProgramID: PaintShopPro8.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Jasc Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro 8\Paint Shop Pro.exe /dde
    ProgramID: PaintShopPro9.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Jasc Software Inc\Paint Shop Pro 9\Paint Shop Pro 9.exe /dde
    ProgramID: XnView.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1
    ProgramID: ProFile.FX.1999.AutoSave
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Profile\profile.exe %1
    ProgramID: PaintShopProX.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Corel Paint Shop Pro X\Paint Shop Pro X.exe
    ProgramID: SnapfireI.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Corel\Corel Snapfire Plus\Corel Snapfire.exe
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    an afx data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with AFX files

    • Associate the AFX file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open data files. Because only the current version supports the latest AFX file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available GnuCash update.
    • To make sure that your AFX file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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