What Is the File Extension X32?

Macromedia is a software company that was acquired by Adobe in 2005. A number of the programs that were once sold by Macromedia are still available from Adobe, and some of these programs use x32 files.

Identification

A file with the x32 file extension is known as an Adobe Xtra file.

Function

X32 files are updates created by Adobe for programs that were originally produced by Macromedia. The x32 file extension serves as a marker to these programs, allowing the contents of the file to be properly accessed.

Benefits

X32 files may contain security updates, new features, repairs or improvements on file encoding.

Programs

Programs that use the x32 file extension include Adobe Director, Adobe Flash player, Adobe Shockwave player and Adobe Authorware player. These programs are available both for Mac OS and Windows.

Sources

X32 files are downloaded directly from Adobe.

References

• X32 File Extension
• Adobe Information