File Extension Database

Open APPX File

APPX files are application packages, similar to EXE or MSI but used for Windows 10 UWP (Universal Windows Platform) programs and games.

These application packages include, in addition to the binaries necessary to run the program, all the necessary additional settings, such as the name, permissions, description, among others.

So that the application can install it without the user having to follow a wizard, unlike traditional Win32 applications.

Normally, UWP applications are usually downloaded from the Windows application store, however, you can also download the APPX container files, as one more application, in which case you'll have to perform a small initial configuration to be able to install them on the system.

This configuration, to install applications contained in APPX files, refers to the 'Update and security>For developers' menu and developer mode is configured.

Here the option 'Carry out test installation of applications' must be checked, the system restarts and it is now possible to install APPX applications.

The APPX files are executable by themselves and only Windows 10 with the anniversary update is needed.

How Can I Open APPX File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open APPX file is to find a APPX file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a APPX file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open APPX file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as APPX file opener then try to search online for "APPX viewer", "application to open APPX file" or "open APPX file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open APPX file

How Can I Open APPX File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a APPX file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a APPX file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with APPX file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as APPX file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open APPX file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open APPX file then try to search for "APPX viewer", "application to open APPX file" or "read APPX file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read APPX file

How Can I Open APPX File on Android

If you downloaded a APPX file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded APPX file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "APPX".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "APPX viewer", "APPX file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open APPX File on iPhone or iPad

To open APPX File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the APPX file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "APPX". This way you can find apps which can open APPX files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "APPX viewer" or "APPX file" online in your favorite search engine.