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EKX File Type

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EKX File Summary

Most EKX files can be viewed with PKHeX from Open Source (the only known affiliated software application) and associated with the Encrypted 3DS Pokémon Save File format as it's primary file type. EKX files are categorized ordinarily as Game Files.

The EKX File Extension can be viewed on the Windows operating system. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about EKX files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your EKX file.

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Known EKX Files


Dominant EKX File Type

.EKX
Extension:.ekx
Type:Encrypted 3DS Pokémon Save File

An EKX file is an encrypted Pokémon save file used by 3DS Pokémon games and contains information about a Pokémon, including its nature, where it was found, abilities, battle stats, and attacks.

Developer: Open Source
Function:Game Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ekx

Software Programs That Open The Encrypted 3DS Pokémon Save File:


PKHeX by Open Source

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EKX File Popularity


Popular OS Rank

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)


Troubleshoot EKX Files


Common EKX Opening Problems

PKHeX Disappeared

When you double-click your EKX file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have PKHeX for %%os%% installed. Your operating system cannot associate your EKX with PKHeX, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens EKX files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Outdated PKHeX

Your Encrypted 3DS Pokémon Save File file is incompatible with PKHeX because you might have the wrong version installed. Installing the latest version of PKHeX from Open Source is recommended. Most of the time your Encrypted 3DS Pokémon Save File file was created by a newer PKHeX than what you have installed.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your EKX file and clicking "Properties".


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening EKX files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


More Causes of Problems Opening EKXs

You can still experience errors opening EKX files even with the latest version of PKHeX installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening EKXs. Additional factors include:

  • EKX file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Deletion of the EKX file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Corrupt install of PKHeX or other EKX-related program
  • EKX file corruption
  • Your EKX has adversely impacted by malware
  • Hardware related to EKXs has device driver corruption
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Encrypted 3DS Pokémon Save File format

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How to Fix Problems Opening EKX Files

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