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Open X12 File

The X12 extension file is a type of format used with EDI X12.

EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) X12 is a messaging standard developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for the electronic interchange between industries of commercial transactions.

The X12 Accredited Standards Committee is a standards organization, chartered by the American National Standards Institute in 1979, which develops and maintains the X12 Electronic data exchange and Context Inspired Component Architecture standards.

X12 works in conjunction with XML schemas which together drive business processes globally.

X12 is basically a message format standard used for Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) documents.

It is used by trading partners to share business documents in a standard and agreed format.

X12 is the most common EDI standard used in the United States.

The purpose of an ANSI X12 file (and standard) is to regularize the standards for electronic interchange between industries by being a global set of rules for the interchange of electronic data between trading partners.

More information about EDI X12

EDI X12

How Can I Open X12 File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open X12 file is to find a X12 file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a X12 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 X12 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 X12 file opener then try to search online for "X12 viewer", "application to open X12 file" or "open X12 file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open X12 file

How Can I Open X12 File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a X12 file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a X12 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 X12 file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as X12 file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open X12 file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open X12 file then try to search for "X12 viewer", "application to open X12 file" or "read X12 file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read X12 file

How Can I Open X12 File on Android

If you downloaded a X12 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 X12 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 "X12".
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 "X12 viewer", "X12 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 X12 File on iPhone or iPad

To open X12 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 X12 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 "X12". This way you can find apps which can open X12 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 "X12 viewer" or "X12 file" online in your favorite search engine.

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