What is FX file?
The FX file contains data and information related to the graphics. It is a folder containing all of the necessary data for rendering a 3D scene in Direct3D such as meshes, textures, shader programs, and other relevant objects.
FX Format details
| Full Name | Direct3D Effects Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Category | 3D Image Files |
Tools that will help you view FX files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the FX extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the FX 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 FX file differently than the application dedicated to handling the FX file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the FX file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the FX 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 FX file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
FX File Viewers
- Text editor
- EffectEdit
- Microsoft Visual Studio