How Can I Open STX Files?

The same file extension may be used by different file types and different programs, and sometimes it can be tough to figure out which program to use. When you need to open STX files, start by double-clicking it. If it doesn’t open, or you receive an error message, take the following steps to try to open it.

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Step 1: Try Different Software Programs

If you can’t open STX files, you may not have the right program installed on your computer. You can start by installing some of the most common programs associated with STX files. A few of these associated software titles include StockChartX Data, SmarText E-book, and Simply Tax Form. You can download one of these programs from the developer’s website.

Step 2: Use the File Type as a Hint

If you know the type of file you’re working with, that might help you figure out how to open it. STX files are usually Video Files. Look for a program on your computer that opens this type of file, and see if it will open the STX file.

If you’re not sure of the file type, you can find it within the STX file itself. Follow the steps below to find this information.

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On a Windows Computer:
  1. Right-click the file icon.
  2. Select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.
  3. Find the file type listed under “Type of File”.
On a Mac:
  1. Right-click on the file icon.
  2. Select “More Info” from the drop-down menu.
  3. Look for the file type listed under “Kind”.

Step 3: Ask a Developer

If you’re still having trouble opening your STX file, a software developer may be able to help. If you know which software program should open your file, contact the developer who created that program. If you’re not sure which program to use, consult the list below to find the developers for the most common programs associated with STX files:

Software Developer
StockChartX Data Modulus Financial Engineering Inc.
SmarText E-book Unknown
Simply Tax Form Microsoft Programmer
Eschalon Setup Install Script ) Eschelon Development (24-2979 Panorama Dr. Coquitlam BC V3E 2W8 Canada
Datastitch Embroidery Design/Editing/Lettering/Stitch Transfer Data - Stitch Inc.
Scream Tracker Music Interface Kit Song/Module Microsoft Programmer
Pinnacle Studio Project File Pinnacle Systems Inc.
XG Works Midi Style Definition Yamaha Corporation of America
SureTrak Project Manager Project Primavera Systems Inc.
Terrasoft SAS System Xport Transport File Microsoft Developer
System/User Topic Set Descriptor BullsEye Windows Programmer
EditPlus Syntax File ES-Computing
SBIG CCD Camera ST-X Windows Software
SPOT Image Statistics Microsoft Developer

Step 4: Use a Universal File Viewer

If the above steps don’t help, a universal file viewer like File Magic (Download) might be able to help you open your STX file. Universal file viewers can open a variety of file types, depending on the format. Just remember that some files are incompatible and will only open in binary format.


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