File extension HQX
| File type | Macintosh BinHex Archive |
| Developer | N/A |
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What is a HQX file?
HQX files are used by Apple operating systems. HQX is an archive created from an 8-bit binary file. The output format is 7-bit ASCII. This solution made it possible to send data, e.g. by e-mail, as text files. It also gave more confidence that the data would not be damaged when exchanging it between systems.
The BinHex 4.0 tool is used to handle HQX files. HQX are files that take up more memory space than their original counterparts. The header of each file of this type states that it can only be handled by BinHex 4.0.
Program(s) that can open the .HQX file
How to open HQX files
If you cannot open the HQX file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports HQX among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the HQX file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the HQX format files
The inability to open and operate the HQX file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Macintosh BinHex Archive file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a HQX file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the HQX file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the HQX from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the HQX format
- The HQX file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the HQX file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a HQX file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the HQX file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the HQX file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the HQX file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 10/10/2021
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.HQX) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected HQX file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the HQX file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. HQX) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.