All about PXO Files

The PXO file type is primarily associated with Pixelorama.

PXOFile Extension PXO
File extension: PXO
File type:  image file

What is a PXO file?

PXO files mostly belong to Pixelorama. PXO files are specialized files that store pixel art and project data. They come in several distinct types:

  • PixelOxygen Images: These files hold compressed image data. They work with a dedicated viewer (often called a PXO Viewer) and may use a format similar to a compressed Paradox index file.
  • Pixelorama Images: These files are used for pixel art projects. They often store sprite sheet information and even use JSON formatting, making it easier to edit values in a text editor. Programs like Aseprite and Pixelorama are suited for working with them. For more details on Pixelorama, visit their webpage or see information on Aseprite.
  • PlayStation Experience Objects: A smaller group of PXO files serve as packed executable objects. These are used for PlayStation applications and are extracted using tools such as the Panasonic Viera PxO File Extractor.

FilExt.com tips: To open a PXO file, first identify which type it is by its content. Use a dedicated image editor or viewer (like Pixelorama, Aseprite, or PXO Viewer) for pixel art files. If it is a PlayStation object, a specialized extractor is required.

How to open a PXO file

You need a suitable software like Pixelorama to open a PXO 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 PXO file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PXO file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert PXO files:

  1. Pixelorama
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PXO files are often referred to as Pixelorama raster images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. PicoBackup (Backup Script) by Acubix
    Acubix PicoBackup is a backup utility with features to help keep your data safe. Its architecture allows it to support many types of backup by simply installing plugins. There are plugins to backup files, Registry settings, Outlook/Outloook Express E-mails and more. This script is often found in the backup ZIP file. This file format is classified as Text.

PXO file format:

The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open the file. The initial characters of a file are called signature, sometimes also referred to as "magic bytes". The signature can be used to infer the file format. Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Below is our analysis of the PXO files:

PXO is not that commonly used as a file extension. This file type is used by different programs with different formats. The two most popular formats are as follows:

All other PXO files (30%) have no uniform format, often e.g. JSON and PXO. The category is animation or sprite. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your PXO file!

Technical Data for PXO File Extension

File classification:
Raster Image
Related files:

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: PiXPOFileType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PiXPO\3.0\PiXPO.exe


a pxo image file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PXO files

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