NEXE File Extension

The NEXE file extension was created by Google and is also known as the Chrome Native Client Executable. NEXE is classified as a Executable Files and This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open NEXE files in Google Chrome program.

Chrome Native Client Executable File Type

Chrome Native Client Executable File Type
Extension .nexe
Developer Google
Popularity 5.0 (7 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Google Chrome
Category Executable Files
Format Binary
Updated 6/1/2025

What is a NEXE File Type?

The NEXE files are often used by game developers to port their code so that their games can be executed in a Chrome extension. Some games listed in the Chrome Store use executables native to them.

The Native Client project is an open source project that provides the Native Client Software Development Kit (SDK) for creating NEXE files.

Free Online NEXE Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online NEXE tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare NEXE files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .NEXE (Chrome Native Client Executable) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your NEXE files directly from your device with ease.

NEXE Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Chrome Native Client Executable .NEXE File Extensions while opening the .NEXE files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open NEXE Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Chrome Native Client Executable on your system such as Google Chrome.
  2. Associate default Google Google Chrome program for *.nexe (Chrome Native Client Executable) files.

    Associate NEXE Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.NEXE (e.g example.nexe) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Google Google Chrome program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .nexe files.

    Associate NEXE Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.NEXE (e.g example.nexe) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Google Google Chrome 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 .Google Chrome extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

All Platform Software Programs for NEXE File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the NEXE 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.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open NEXE File on Windows

Software License Developer
Google Chrome image. Google Chrome 72 for Windows Freeware Google

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen NEXE File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Google Chrome image. Google Chrome 72 for MacOs Freeware Google

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen NEXE file on Linux

Software License Developer
Google Chrome image. Google Chrome 72 for Linux Freeware Google

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen NEXE file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen NEXE file on iOS

Software License Developer
Google Chrome image. Google Chrome 72 for iOS Freeware Google
Netflix image. Netflix 000 for iOS Free+ Netflix

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen NEXE file on Android

Software License Developer
Google Chrome image. Google Chrome 72 for Android Freeware Google
Netflix image. Netflix 000 for Android Free+ Netflix

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.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  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.

NEXE file extension icon image.About NEXE - Chrome Native Client Executable

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Updated 6/1/2025