CRX File Extension

CRX file extension is created by Google, also known as Chrome Extension. CRX has been classified as Common File Types. This file is saved during a zipped format. you will view the contents by unzipping it with a file decompression program. You can open CRX files in Google Chrome program.

Chrome Extension File Type

What is a CRX File Type?

You can manually install the Chrome extensions by dragging the CRX files to the Extensions window. You can open this window by selecting Window → Extensions in the menu of the application, or by setting the 'address of your browser on chrome: / / chrome / extensions.

Typically, Chrome extensions are installed by clicking on "+ Add to Chrome" buttons for an extension on the Chrome Web Store. After clicking on the button, downloads the&apos, extension, unwrap it, then install it without the user having to interact with the CRX file. After installation, Chrome automatically deletes the CRX file.

The CRX files use .ZIP formatting. However, it also contains a personalized @-@head section of the file, so that standard Zip decompression utilities may not be able to decompress them.

Free online CRX Tools & Apps

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

CRX Converter

Open CRX

Edit CRX

Compare CRX Files

Merge CRX Files

Split CRX Files

CRX Metadata Viewer

CRX Files Common Issues

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

Can't Open CRX Files?

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

   Associate CRX Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.CRX (e.g example.crx) 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 .crx files.
   
   

   Associate CRX Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.CRX (e.g example.crx) 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.

Related CRX File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for CRX File Extension

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

	Software	License	Developer
	Google Chrome 72 for Windows	Freeware	Google
	Crytek CryENGINE 000 for Windows	Free	Crytek CryENGINE
	Microsoft Edge 80 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft
	Igor Pavlov 7-Zip 16 for Windows	Open Source	7-Zip

Open CRX File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Google Chrome 72 for MacOs	Freeware	Google
	Microsoft Edge 80 for MacOs	Bundled	Microsoft

Open CRX file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Google Chrome 72 for Linux	Freeware	Google

Open CRX file on Web

Open CRX file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	Google Chrome 72 for iOS	Freeware	Google
	Microsoft Edge 80 for iOS	Bundled	Microsoft

Open CRX file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	Google Chrome 72 for Android	Freeware	Google
	Microsoft Edge 80 for Android	Bundled	Microsoft

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.

About CRX - Chrome Extension

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