.NEXE File Extension

Native Client Executable File

The NEXE file extension can be found in other file types and may not be supported by Chromium or similar programs. The Chrome Native Client Executable file format was developed by Google. The NEXE fil...

General Information

Title NEXE File Extension
Extension .nexe
Full Form Native Client Executable File
File Type Executable File
Developer Google
MIME Type application/x-nacl

File Function

Primary Function Run applications
Additional Functions Sandboxed execution
Features Portable, Performance

File Characteristics

Quality High performance
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Web Applications Yes
Browser Games Yes
Interactive Tools Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Limited
Best Practices Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2011
Discontinued Chrome 45 (2015)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pexe, .html, .js

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Google Chrome Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Chromium Free Windows, Mac, Linux