Files with the APX extension are graphic or image files generated from digital imaging software. APX files are used in converter applications that edit images and photographs. Files with the APX extension contain information about color, layering, brushes or various other effects related data. APX files may be opened and modified wit h the appropriate software tools.
Another productivity software that utilizes the .apx file extension is the GIS application for mobile devices, the ArcPad. The file extension .apx is actually the XML File used in the mapping program, which is a very useful tool for field personnel, because of the functionality of displaying, analyzing, and even capturing of geographic information. The application is intended to improve not only the accuracy, but also the productivity of GIS databases, through the integration of GPS, and other capturing devices with the data collection process.
The APX file extension is associated with Lotus Approach, a relational database management system, which is part of Lotus SmartSuite. The .apx files contain Paradox specific informations used by the application.