Kinds of MIX Files

Dominant MIX File Type

.MIX

File Name:	.mix
Classification:	Microsoft Image Exchange File

A MIX file is a raster image created by PhotoDraw 2000. It can support both raster and vector images and is used to store these images that can be inserted into Microsoft Documents.

Organization:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Raster Image Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mix

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Image Exchange File:

Microsoft Picture It! by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Microsoft PhotoDraw by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Microsoft Digital Image Pro by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Other MIX File Associations

.MIX

File Name:	.mix
Classification:	Command & Conquer Data File

A MIX file is a game data file used by Command & Conquer (C&C) real-time strategy games that contain game scenarios, music, movies, and sounds. The C&C games that use MIX data files are Command and Conquer, Command and Conquer Red Alert, Command and Conquer Tiberian Sun, Command and Conquer Red Alert 2, and Command and Conquer Renegade.

Organization:	Westwood Studios
Function:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Command & Conquer Data File Files:

Command and Conquer by Interscape

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

DOS

	Xbox 360
	Xbox One

PlayStation

Sega Saturn

.MIX

File Name:	.mix
Classification:	3ds Max Motion Mixer File

A MIX file is an animation file created by the Motion Mixer component of the 3ds Max animation and modeling software. MIX files are stored in BIP or XAP files and are used for combining multiple motions into a single animation track.

Organization:	Autodesk, Inc.
Function:	3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open 3ds Max Motion Mixer File Files:

Autodesk 3ds Max by Autodesk, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

.MIX

File Name:	.mix
Classification:	MotoGP Game File

A MIX file is a gameplay file used in the racing game MotoGP. It contains such data as sound effects, bike, track, and rider data.

Organization:	Milestone S.r.l.
Function:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open MotoGP Game File Files:

MotoGP by Milestone S.r.l.

Compatible with:

Windows

	Playstation 3 System Software
	PlayStation 4

	Xbox 360
	Xbox One

.MIX

File Name:	.mix
Classification:	Power C Compiler Object File

A MIX file extension is used as an object file for the Power C compiler.

Organization:	Mix Software
Function:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Power C Compiler Object File Files:

Power C Compiler by Mix Software

Compatible with:

DOS

.MIX

File Name:	.mix
Classification:	Project Dogwaffle Mixing Palette

A MIX file is a mixing palette file used by Project Dogwaffle, a drawing and sketching program for Windows.

Organization:	Dan Ritchie
Function:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Project Dogwaffle Mixing Palette Files:

Project Dogwaffle by Dan Ritchie

Compatible with:

Windows

.MIX

File Name:	.mix
Classification:	MMIX Emulator File

The MIX file extension associated with Don Knuth's MMIX emulator.

Organization:	Don Knuth
Function:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open MMIX Emulator File Files:

MMIX by Don Knuth

Compatible with:

Windows

.MIX

File Name:	.mix
Classification:	VentaFax Voice Message Data

A MIX file is a voice message data file associated with the fax management and answering software VentaFax.

Organization:	Venta Association
Function:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open VentaFax Voice Message Data Files:

VentaFax by Venta Association

Compatible with:

Windows

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Understanding MIX Issues

Typical MIX Opening Challenges

Microsoft Picture It! Not Present

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open MIX Files" when trying to open your MIX. Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Picture It! for %%os%% installed. Your operating system cannot associate your MIX with Microsoft Picture It!, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: When another MIX application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Microsoft Picture It! Requires Update

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Microsoft Image Exchange File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft Picture It! if you don't have the right version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Investigate your MIX file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Conclusion: The majority of MIX file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Picture It! version installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening MIXs

Assuming you have the right Microsoft Picture It! version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening MIX files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading MIX files, other external issues might be to blame. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Windows Registry MIX file paths that are incorrect
• Deletion of the MIX file description from the Registry by mistake
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the MIX format
• File corruption affecting your MIX file
• Your MIX is infected with malware
• Device drivers for MIX-related hardware are out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Microsoft Image Exchange File format