.LNX File Extension

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

Type 1: Commodore 64 Lynx Archive

A LNX file is a Commodore 64 archive created with the Lynx program. Lynx archives multiple files without compression for sharing on bulletin boards. LNX files can be opened with emulators like VICE an...

General Information

Title LNX File Extension
Extension .lnx
Full Form Commodore 64 Lynx Archive
File Type Compressed Archive File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/x-lynx

File Function

Primary Function Store files
Additional Functions Archive, Compress
Features File collection, Compression

File Characteristics

Quality Good compression
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Retro Gaming Yes
Software Preservation Yes
Data Transfer Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Scan for viruses

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .d64, .t64, .tap, .prg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
WinVICE Free Windows, Mac, Linux
CCS64 Free, Paid Windows
DirMaster Free Windows

Type 2: Atari Lynx ROM

The lnx file extension is associated with Atari hand held gaming console Lynx emulators. The lnx file format contains saved ROM image from Atari Lynx game cartridge. Use any Atari ROM emulator to open...

General Information

Title LNX File Extension
Extension .lnx
Full Form Atari Lynx ROM File
File Type Game ROM File
Developer Atari
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Preserve software
Features Binary code, Read-only

File Characteristics

Quality Fixed by original
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No, Binary

Use Cases

Gaming Emulation Yes
Software Preservation Yes
Retro Gaming Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low, Game data
Best Practices Legal use, Secure sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1989
Discontinued Yes

Associated Types

Related Extensions .lyx, .bin, .rom

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Handy Free Windows, Linux, Mac
RetroArch Free Various platforms
Mednafen Free Windows, Linux