.APX File Extension

APX files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Ability Photopaint Studio Image

General Information

Title APX File Extension
Extension .apx
Full Form Ability Photopaint Studio Image
File Type Raster Graphics File
Developer Ability Plus Software
MIME Type image/x-apx

File Function

Primary Function Store image
Additional Functions Support layers, effects
Features Pixel-based, Editable

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Digital Art Yes
Photo Editing Yes
Graphic Design Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups, Software updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Unknown

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .psd, .xcf, .tiff

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Ability Photopaint Commercial Windows
XnView MP Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Archicad Add-on

An APX file extends capabilities of the Windows GRAPHISOFT Archicad application. It contains code and resources to add functionality not included in the software. Functionality available via APX files...

General Information

Title APX File Extension
Extension .apx
Full Form Archicad Project Add-on File
File Type Add-on File
Developer Graphisoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Extend functionality
Additional Functions Provide tools, features
Features Custom elements, workflows

File Characteristics

Quality Highly functional
Supports Layers Varies
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With Archicad

Use Cases

Architectural Design Yes
Modeling Yes
Construction Planning Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Add-on sourced risks
Best Practices Verified sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Associated with Archicad release
Latest Version Corresponds to Archicad

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pln, .gsm, .mod

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Graphisoft Archicad Licensed Windows, Mac