File Extension Database

Open EX4 File

A file with the EX4 extension is basically an executable file or compiled program written for MetaTrader.

MetaTrader is a platform compatible with PC and mobile devices, suitable for online trading of currencies, futures and CFDs.

Its main content is executable code that has been compiled from files with the MQ4 extension and can be run on the MetaTrader platform.

EX4 files are compiled by Meta Editor, included with MetaTrader. The EX4 file contains indicators, scripts or a robot called 'Expert Advisor', which is a program for automating trading and analytical processes in MetaTrader.

To open an EX4 file in MetaTrader you must put it in the "Indicators" folder, and then, by clicking on the MetaTrader 4 toolbar, select the "Indicators" folder in the left pane of the "Navigator" and then select the EX4 file. that you need to edit or open.

You must consider that in order to open an EX4 file, not only is it enough to have the appropriate application installed, but you must follow the procedure for locating the file, in the folder where the MetaTrader program is installed.

The most suitable program to open and operate with an EX4 file is

MetaTrader 4

Open EX4 File on Windows

Find a EX4 file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a EX4 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 EX4 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 EX4 file opener then try to search online for "EX4 viewer", "application to open EX4 file" or "open EX4 file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open EX4 file

Open EX4 File on Mac OS

Find a EX4 file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a EX4 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 EX4 file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as EX4 file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open EX4 file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open EX4 file then try to search for "EX4 viewer", "application to open EX4 file" or "read EX4 file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read EX4 file

Open EX4 File on Android

If you downloaded a EX4 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 EX4 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 "EX4".
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 "EX4 viewer", "EX4 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.

Open EX4 File on iPhone or iPad

To open EX4 File on iOS device follow steps below:

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 EX4 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 "EX4". This way you can find apps which can open EX4 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 "EX4 viewer" or "EX4 file" online in your favorite search engine.