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SFX File Extension

SFX file extension is created by Developer, also known as Windows Self-Extracting Archive. SFX has been classified as Compressed Files. This file is saved in a binary format, which requires a specific program to read its contents. You can open SFX files in Microsoft Windows program.



Windows Self-Extracting Archive File Type

Windows Self-Extracting Archive File Type
Extension .sfx
Developer Not Available
Popularity 5.0 (33 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Microsoft Windows
Category Compressed Files
Format Binary
Updated 11/1/2024

What is a SFX File Type?

The SFX files can be created by different programs including RARLAB WinRAR, Corel WinZip, 7-Zip, ESTSoft ALZip and Smart SFX Pro. The SFX files created with 7-Zip can be extracted with PeaZip.NOTE: Self-d'archives; extraction usually using the apos; extension .EXE and not the ." .sfx" l' extension.



Free online SFX Tools & Apps

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



SFX Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Windows Self-Extracting Archive .SFX=11192 File Extensions while opening the .SFX=11192 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open SFX Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Windows Self-Extracting Archive on your system such as Microsoft Windows.
  2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Windows program for *.sfx (Windows Self-Extracting Archive) files.

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

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


All Platform Software Programs for SFX File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the SFX 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 SFX File on Windows

Software License Developer
Igor Pavlov 7-Zip image. Igor Pavlov 7-Zip 16 for Windows Open Source 7-Zip
PeaZip image. PeaZip 5 for Windows Open Source PeaZip
Plogue sforzando image. Plogue sforzando 000 for Windows Free Plogue sforzando
Microsoft Windows image. Microsoft Windows 10 for Windows Commercial Microsoft
RARLAB WinRAR image. RARLAB WinRAR 5 for Windows Shareware RARLAB

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

Software License Developer
Plogue sforzando image. Plogue sforzando 000 for MacOs Free Plogue sforzando

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SFX file on Linux

Software License Developer
PeaZip image. PeaZip 5 for Linux Open Source PeaZip

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SFX file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SFX file on iOS

Software License Developer

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SFX file on Android

Software License Developer

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.

SFX file extension icon image.About SFX - Windows Self-Extracting Archive

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Updated 11/1/2024


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