What is CRX file?
The CRX file extension is a Chrome Extension file that contains data, specifically metadata. The extension will be created and installed if a user chooses to install it. Like most extensions in the Chrome browser, the CRX file extension can contain text, HTML, images, or even JavaScript files.
CRX Format details
| Full Name | Chrome Extension |
|---|---|
| Developer | |
| Category | Plugin Files |
Tools that will help you view CRX files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the CRX extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the CRX file and many other types of files (All in One Viewer).
Of course, there are such tools. However, it should be remembered that they may display the data contained in the CRX file differently than the application dedicated to handling the CRX file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the CRX file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the CRX file.
Below you will find a list of software programs that will help you with this. These software programs will help you view the content of the CRX file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
CRX File Viewers
- Google Chrome
- Chromium