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MXF File Extension

MXF file extension is created by SMPTE, also known as Material Exchange Format File. MXF has been classified as Video Files. 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 MXF files in Adobe Premiere Pro program.



Material Exchange Format File Type

Material Exchange Format File Type
Extension .mxf
Developer SMPTE
Popularity 5.0 (1994 Votes)
Mime Type application/mxf
Default Program Adobe Premiere Pro
Category Video Files
Format Binary
Updated 12/1/2024

What is a MXF File Type?

The MXF files are designed to streamline workflows between different formats such as cameras, l&apos, digital editing equipment and servers. The file format adopts a sub-set of Advanced Authoring Format (AAF), which is designed to help standardize the apos; exchange of videos between several suppliers and platforms-forms.

As with any other media container, the appropriate codec must be available to read the stored media in an MXF file.



Free online MXF Tools & Apps

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



MXF Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Material Exchange Format File .MXF File Extensions while opening the .MXF files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open MXF Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Material Exchange Format File on your system such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
  2. Associate default Adobe Adobe Premiere Pro program for *.mxf (Material Exchange Format File) files.

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

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


All Platform Software Programs for MXF File Extension

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

Software License Developer
Mandelbrot Explorer image. Mandelbrot Explorer 000 for Windows Free Mandelbrot Explorer
Avid Media Composer image. Avid Media Composer 8 for Windows Commercial Avid
Adobe Premiere Pro image. Adobe Premiere Pro 2020 for Windows Commercial Adobe
Avid Pro Tools image. Avid Pro Tools 11 for Windows Commercial Avid
Electronic Arts SimCity 4 image. Electronic Arts SimCity 4 1 for Windows Commercial Electronic Arts
VideoLAN VLC media player image. VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for Windows Open Source VideoLAN
Avid Xpress image. Avid Xpress 5 for Windows Commercial Avid

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

Software License Developer
Avid Media Composer image. Avid Media Composer 8 for MacOs Commercial Avid
Adobe Premiere Pro image. Adobe Premiere Pro 2020 for MacOs Commercial Adobe
Avid Pro Tools image. Avid Pro Tools 11 for MacOs Commercial Avid
Electronic Arts SimCity 4 image. Electronic Arts SimCity 4 1 for MacOs Commercial Electronic Arts
VideoLAN VLC media player image. VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for MacOs Open Source VideoLAN
Avid Xpress image. Avid Xpress 5 for MacOs Commercial Avid

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MXF file on Linux

Software License Developer
VideoLAN VLC media player image. VideoLAN VLC media player 3 for Linux Open Source VideoLAN

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MXF file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MXF file on iOS

Software License Developer
Pentaloop PlayerXtreme Media Player image. Pentaloop PlayerXtreme Media Player 5 for iOS Freeware Pentaloop
VideoLAN VLC for iOS image. VideoLAN VLC for iOS 2 for iOS Open Source VideoLAN

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MXF 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.

MXF file extension icon image.About MXF - Material Exchange Format File

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Updated 12/1/2024


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