Open JSX files

  • Full name
    Adobe After Effects Script Format
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    Adobe Systems
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Have you encountered a problem with a JSX 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 JSX file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your JSX file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is JSX file?

The file extension JSX marks script files in the ExtendScript language, which is an extension of Javascript. It is an Adobe-specific language that can be used to write plug-ins for Adobe Creative Suite products such as Photoshop.

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JSX files are simple text files that can be opened and edited with any text editor. For development, Adobe offers the ExtendScript Toolkit for free download. Self-developed or downloaded JSX files should be stored under 'Preferences / Scripts', (if not available, simply create them) so that the program (eg Photoshop) finds them. After restarting the program, the scripts should be accessible via 'File -> Scripts'.

In the newer versions of the Adobe products (CS3 and higher) you can also use 'File-> Scripts' to 'browse' to select a JSX file. The procedure may be different for some Adobe products.

Programs which can open a JSX file

How to open file with JSX extension?

In order to open a file with JSX extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening JSX 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 JSX files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Adobe After Effects or other program from the list

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

Set Adobe After Effects as the default program for opening JSX 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 JSX 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 Adobe After Effects applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Adobe After Effects has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with JSX files

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

  • File data is corrupted
  • JSX 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 JSX files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • JSX 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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