Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .dxt5 file [ add info ]
DXT5 files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing DXT5 file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with DXT5 extension. However, it should be remembered that DXT5 file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is S2TC Compressed Surface File (texture) but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning DXT5 files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with DXT5 extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.dxt5 file extension
Category: Graphic Files
OS | Software |
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Adobe Photoshop |
If DXT5 file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a DXT5 file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open DXT5 file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing DXT5 in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit DXT5 format. It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.