.PLX File Extension

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

Type 1: Perl Executable File

The PLX file is a 32-bit Linux plugin used by IDA, a disassembly tool. It extends IDA's capabilities. The PLX plugins should be placed in the plugin directory. NOTE: Each IDA plugin uses a different e...

General Information

Title PLX File Extension
Extension .plx
Full Form Perl Executable File
File Type Executable Script
Developer Larry Wall
MIME Type application/x-perl

File Function

Primary Function Execute code
Additional Functions Script automation
Features Text-based, Interpreted

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on script
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Automation Yes
Web Development Yes
System Administration Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code injection, Malware
Best Practices Regular updates, Use warnings

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1987
Latest Version Perl 5.34.0 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pl, .pm, .cgi

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Strawberry Perl Free Windows
ActivePerl Free, Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux
Perl Free Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix

Type 2: 32-bit Linux IDA Plugin Module

We have free online apps that allow to view, edit, convert from to PLX, merge, split and compare PLX files without installing anything. Please click links to see details. BBEdit by Bare Bones Software...

General Information

Title .PLX File Extension
Extension .plx
Full Form 32-bit Plugin Module
File Type Plugin File
Developer Hex-Rays
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Extend functionality
Additional Functions Analysis, Disassembly
Features Modular, Extendible

File Characteristics

Quality Highly specialized
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Reverse Engineering Yes
Binary Analysis Yes
Software Debugging Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Verified source, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version Specific to IDA version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .plw, .plx64, .p64, .plw64

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
IDA Pro Commercial Linux