Opening KEXI Files

The KEXI file type is primarily associated with Kexi.

KEXI	File extension: KEXI
	File type:	Native Database File

What is a KEXI file

KEXI files mostly belong to Kexi by KDE e.V. Kexi is an integrated data management application. It can be used for creating database schemas, inserting data, performing queries, and processing data. Forms can be created to provide a custom interface to your data. All database objects - tables, queries and forms - are stored in the database.

How to open a KEXI file

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

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Trouble Opening a .KEXI File? These Steps Will Help

Because .KEXI files can originate from various workflows, they aren't universally openable by standard apps.

Identify the Source: These files are typically created by database developers or Linux users using the KDE Calligra Suite, suggesting a Kexi Native Database File.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a hex viewer.
- Seeing "SQLite format 3" confirms it is an SQLite-based Kexi database.
- Seeing plain text or XML indicates an exported schema or different format.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required. Try KDE Kexi, Calligra Suite, or an SQLite browser; otherwise, ask the sender.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file onto this page to detect its format, extract readable metadata, and preview contents.

Technical Data for KEXI File Extension

File classification:

Database

Identifier:

Hex: 2A 2A 20 54 68 69 73 20 66 69 6C 65 20 63 6F 6E 74 61 69 6E 73 20 61 6E 20 53 51 4C 69 74 65 20, ASCII: **.This.file.contains.an.SQLite (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

kexis, kra~, directory

Mime type:

application/x-kexiproject-sqlite

a kexi Native Database File is a special file format by KDE e.V. and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with KEXI files

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