Open CRX files

  • Full name
    Google Chrome Extension Installer File Format
  • Developer
    Google
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a CRX file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a CRX file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your CRX file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is CRX file?

The CRX file extension marks install packages of extensions, themes, or plugins for the Google Chrome web browser. CRX files add new or enhanced functionality to Chrome, such as ad blocking, tab management, or search engine options.

More info

CRX files are a compressed archive and include js, json, html and images files. Although most extensions can be installed directly via the Install button of a web page, CRX files can also be added to the browser via drag & drop.

Programs which can open a CRX file

How to open file with CRX extension?

In order to open a file with CRX extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening CRX file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with CRX files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Google Chrome or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening CRX files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support CRX files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of CRX files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Google Chrome as the default program for opening CRX files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate CRX files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Google Chrome applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Google Chrome has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with CRX files

Sometimes problems with opening CRX files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • CRX files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open CRX files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • CRX file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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