What Is the File Extension .Ax?
File extensions can help users identify the contents of files and give an idea of which programs can open them. .AX files are commonly used in video files to process data streams.
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Definition
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Files ending in the .AX extension are DirectShow filter files.
Uses
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.AX files provide decoding and encoding capabilities and allow video files to be parsed, or analyzed, by a computer. They also allow audio and video de-multiplexing (separating the audio and video components of a file), decompression and rendering. Additionally, they may be used in the video recording and editing process.
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Opening .AX files on the Mac OS
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The Apple QuickTime Player and Microsoft Windows Media Player are both capable of opening .AX files on the Mac OS.
Opening .AX Files in Windows
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Like with the Mac OS, .AX files can be opened in Windows with Apple QuickTime Player and Microsoft Windows Media Player. The VideoLAN VLC media player is also able to open .AX files in Windows.
Opening .AX Files in Linux
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The only program that can open .AX files in Linux is the VideoLAN VLC media player.
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