Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .x3f file [ add info ]
X3F files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing X3F file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with X3F extension. However, it should be remembered that X3F file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Sigma Camera RAW Picture Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning X3F files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with X3F extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.x3f file extension
Category: Graphic Files
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SIGMA Photo Pro Adobe Photoshop CS5 Google Picasa Helicon Filter |
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SIGMA Photo Pro Adobe Photoshop CS5 Google Picasa |
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Google Picasa |
If X3F 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 X3F 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 X3F 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 X3F 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 X3F format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.