HQX File Extension

HQX file extension is created by BinHex, also known as BinHex 4.0 Encoded File. HQX has been classified as Common File Types. You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open HQX files in Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe program.

BinHex 4.0 Encoded File Type

What is a HQX File Type?

The HQX files help maintain the integrity of files for Internet downloads, email attachments and other file transfers since they combine the data and resource range of the Mac HFS structure into one archive.

BinHex 4.0 takes up more' disk space than their original binary files. Always start with the line &" (This file must be converted with Binhex 4.0). &" This file must be converted with Binhex 4.0.

Free online HQX Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .HQX (BinHex 4.0 Encoded File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to HQX, merge, split and compare the HQX files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

HQX Converter

Open HQX

Edit HQX

Compare HQX Files

Merge HQX Files

Split HQX Files

HQX Metadata Viewer

HQX Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the BinHex 4.0 Encoded File .HQX File Extensions while opening the .HQX files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open HQX Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for BinHex 4.0 Encoded File on your system such as Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe.
2. Associate default Smith Micro Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe program for *.hqx (BinHex 4.0 Encoded File) files.
   
   

   Associate HQX Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.HQX (e.g example.hqx) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Smith Micro Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .hqx files.
   
   

   Associate HQX Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.HQX (e.g example.hqx) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Smith Micro Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related HQX File Extensions

HQX default file extension is .HQX and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for HQX File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the HQX files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open HQX File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	ESTsoft ALZip 8 for Windows	Freeware	ESTsoft
	Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 2010 for Windows	Commercial	Smith Micro
	Corel WinZip 25 STANDARD for Windows	Commercial	Corel

Open HQX File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Apple Archive Utility 10 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple
	Incredible Bee Archiver 2 for MacOs	Commercial	Incredible Bee
	Smith Micro Stuffit Deluxe Mac 16 for MacOs	Commercial	Smith Micro

Open HQX file on Linux

Open HQX file on Web

Open HQX file on iOS

Open HQX file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
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4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About HQX - BinHex 4.0 Encoded File

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