How to Open an HQX File
An HQX file is an archive file primarily for Mac computers, but it may be decompressed and opened on a PC with an unarchiving utility. The HQX file type is a Macintosh BinHex 4 Compressed Archive, and is also known as simply a "Bin-Hex" file. The HQX protocol is primarily used when you are transferring binary files. Once converted to an HQX archive, the file is larger, but it is less likely to become corrupted during transfer. HQX files may be opened with the SmithMicro StuffIt Expander, with versions available for both Mac and PC. The StuffIt Expander may be obtained from my.smithmicro.com.
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Instructions
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Open the StuffIt Expander program.
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Click the "Destination" icon in the main menu. A file navigation menu opens. Navigate to and click on a destination for the expanded archive files. Click "OK."
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Click the "Compression Method" option and select the "HQX" compression type. Click "OK." Close the StuffIt interface.
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Drag the HQX file onto the StuffIt Expander icon on the desktop. The files are extracted from the HQX file and saved in the designated destination folder.
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