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SHX File Extension

SHX file extension is created by ESRI, also known as Shapefile Index File. SHX has been classified as Data Files. File format categories include Binary, Text, XML, and Zip. The format of this file type has not been determined. You can open SHX files in ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop program.



Shapefile Index File Type

Shapefile Index File Type
Extension .shx
Developer ESRI
Popularity 5.0 (1 Votes)
Mime Type application/x-sh
Default Program ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
Category Data Files
Format N/A
Updated 12/1/2024

What is a SHX File Type?



Free online SHX Tools & Apps

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



SHX Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Shapefile Index File .SHX=9369 File Extensions while opening the .SHX=9369 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open SHX Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Shapefile Index File on your system such as ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop.
  2. Associate default Esri ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop program for *.shx (Shapefile Index File) files.

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

    Associate SHX Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.SHX (e.g example.shx) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Esri ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop 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 .ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.


All Platform Software Programs for SHX File Extension

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

Software License Developer
ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop image. ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop 10 for Windows Commercial ESRI
Autodesk AutoCAD image. Autodesk AutoCAD 2020 for Windows Commercial Autodesk

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

Software License Developer
Autodesk AutoCAD image. Autodesk AutoCAD 2020 for MacOs Commercial Autodesk

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SHX file on Linux

Software License Developer

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SHX file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SHX file on iOS

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Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen SHX file on Android

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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.

SHX file extension icon image.About SHX - Shapefile Index File

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Updated 12/1/2024


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