Open AXX file: Here's how

If you have received an AXX file, you will normally not be able to open it easily. We'll tell you how it works anyway.

AXX - Open encrypted AxCrypt file

In most cases, AXX files are files of the freeware program "AxCrypt" - the content of the file is therefore encrypted and can only be opened with AxCrypt:

• Therefore, download and install the free tool here. The file extension AXX is automatically linked to the program during installation.
• You can then open the AXX file as usual with a double click. However, you must either enter a valid password or select a key file. If you don't have both, you cannot access the contents of the AXX file.
• If you want to decrypt the AXX file permanently, right-click on it and select "AxCrypt" and then "Decrypt" in the context menu. Then enter the password. The unencrypted file can then be found in the location of the AXX file.

If you find other unknown file formats on your PC in addition to ISO and AXX files, we will show you in another practical tip how you can also open these unknown files.