All about LBX Files

The LBX file type is primarily associated with Foxpro.

LBXFile Extension LBX
File extension: LBX
File type:  label descriptions file

What is an LBX file?

LBX files mostly belong to Foxpro by Microsoft. The LBX file extension is primarily associated with the Visual FoxPro, an object-oriented relational database management software by Microsoft. The LBX files are categorized as data files.

  • Main Usage: These FoxPro label format files contain a table of definitions of label formats as used by FoxPro. These files also keep records of the databases which are supposed to be printed as labels.
  • Associations:
    • Brother P-Touch Editor template Files: Brother P-touch Editor, an application used for creating labels from database, also uses LBX file extension. Here LBX file extension is used by template files. These are the project files created by the user storing templates and designs.
    • TechnoRiverStudio label template file: TechnoRiverStudio, a leading label/ barcode design software, also uses LBX file extension. It uses LBX file format for it label template files.

How do you open LBX files?

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

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How to extract texts from LBX files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

You can extract texts from LBX file or capture a preview screenshot using our online LBX file viewer:
  1. Just click the "Choose your .lbx file to view" button on this page.
  2. After your file is opened in browser,
  3. click "Save as..." in the menu.
  4. Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
  5. Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert LBX files:

  1. Foxpro by Microsoft
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. LBX files are often referred to as Foxpro data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. P-touch Editor (label file) by Brother
    P-touch Editor is a templating program offered by Brother. The program stores label data in a LBX file. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Download and install the P-touch Editor software, What is P-touch Editor?

LBX file format details:

To view or edit LBX files you need to know the file format, because it determines how the data in this file is stored. 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. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Below you will find our evaluation of the LBX files:

The LBX extension is very commonly used. This LBX file itself is among the most popular common file types and mainly uses a defined LBX format. The two most common formats are as follows:

All other LBX files (12%) have different formats, often, for example, XML and DOC. They are often associated with address, flap, asset, sticker, etiqueta or plate. If you want to find out what your LBX file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for LBX File Extension

File classification:
Data
Related files:
ibx, lblx, zip, lbex, lbt, lbl, basic, xml, lxb, pdf, lbk, ldx, pt1, png, jpg, lbxlls, docx, frt, txt, url, spx, csq

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: Omnis Studio V4.Library2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\RainingData\OS401\omnis.exe %1 /W%ProgramFiles%\RainingData\OS401

ProgramID: Visual.FoxPro.Label
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\microsoft visual studio\vfp98\vfp6.exe -SHELL

ProgramID: Visual.FoxPro.Label.5
EXEFile: C:\DevStudio\VFP\VFP.EXE -SHELL

ProgramID: Visual.FoxPro.Label
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual FoxPro 8\vfp8.exe -SHELLOPEN %1

ProgramID: Omnis Studio V3.Library2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\VisionDemo\Omnis\omnis.exe /WC:\VisionDemo\Omnis

ProgramID: Visual.FoxPro.Label
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Vfp9\vfp9.exe -SHELLOPEN

ProgramID: Omnis Studio V3.Library2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Essentia\essentia.exe /WC:\Essentia


an lbx label descriptions file is a special file format by Microsoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with LBX files

  • Associate the LBX file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open label descriptions files. Because only the current version supports the latest LBX file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft manufacturer website after an available Foxpro update.
  • To make sure that your LBX file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .LBX file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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