File Extension Database

Open MIX File

MIX files have 4 different types of uses, namely:

Command & Conquer

In this application, the MIX file is a data file used by the Command & Conquer saga of real-time strategy games.

The MIX file can contain game scenes, movies, music, and sounds.

3ds Max Motion Mixer

In this use case, the MIX file is an animation file created by the Motion Mixer component of the 3ds Max modeling and animation software.

The MIX file stores a multitrack mix of motion clips, and is used to compose multiple motions into a single animation.

Motion Mixer mixes store information similar to the structure of a multitrack audio mix.

Motion clips, in a MIX file, are similar to audio clips in that users can place clips anywhere on the timeline and add transitions and effects.

MIX files can be reused in several different biped models.

Microsoft Image Exchange

The MIX file is a vector image created by PhotoDraw 2000, a drawing program included in Microsoft Office 2000.

This MIX file supports vector and raster graphics and is used to store images that can be included in Microsoft Office documents.

MIX files were originally designed for use with Microsoft Picture It !, the predecessor of PhotoDraw 2000.

MotoGP Game File

In this application, the MIX file is a game file used by MotoGP, a motorcycle road racing game.

MIX files contain data related to the gaming experience such as sound effects, motorcycle, track and rider data, used by all editions of MotoGP for PC.

MotoGP is the official Grand Prix road motorcycle racing video game.

Software to open a MIX file

Due to the great diversity of formats that a MIX file has, it is necessary to be able to identify the type of file, in order to later be able to choose the most appropriate program, from the following list:

Command and Conquest
Autodesk 3ds Max
Microsoft Digital Image Pro (Deprecated)
Milestone MotoGP

How Can I Open MIX File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open MIX file is to find a MIX file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MIX 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 MIX 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 MIX file opener then try to search online for "MIX viewer", "application to open MIX file" or "open MIX file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open MIX file

How Can I Open MIX File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open MIX File on Android

If you downloaded a MIX 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 MIX 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 "MIX".
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 "MIX viewer", "MIX 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 MIX File on iPhone or iPad

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

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