File Extension Database

Open QXD File

File extension QXD is commonly associated to the files created with QuarkXPress version 5 and its predecessors. The application can be used to create complex layouts for printing and is similar to Adobe's products. It can be installed on multi operating systems platforms such as Mac and Windows. However, there are certain system requirements before the application can be installed in a system.

QuarkXPress is created by Quark, Inc. that owns the product until today. It all started in 1987 when the first version, the QuarkXPress 1 was developed solely for Mac support. Later in 1992, the first Windows compatible QuarkXPress 3.1 application was shipped. QXD was used as the default file extension for files created with QuarkXPress version 5 and lower, but was changed to QXP after the release of version 6.

There are several associated file extensions linking to the application. QXD files are referred to as QuarkXPress documents, File extension QXT is document template, File extension QPT is project template, File extension QDT is dictionary, File extension QXB is for books, File extension XTG is for XPress tags, and File extension QXL is for library. Even with the newer releases, most users continue to adhere to the older applications bearing the standard QXD extension.

Markzware is a very popular application used by thousands of QuarkXPress users to resolve damaged or broken QXD and other files related to QuarkXPress. The version of the required Markzware product is dependent on the version of QuarkXPress used when creating the document. Microsoft Word can also be used to open broken QXD file, specifically those that were created with version 4.1, but some images and formatting might not be available.

Similar to other applications, QuarkXPress is not able to open and save some files created using older versions. There are also versions that automatically saved files with their corresponding supported extensions. As an alternative for applications that need to open older files, it is recommended to look for compatible software instead of trying to open it with the newer application. Renaming a file may damage it and is not recommended.

How Can I Open QXD File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open QXD file is to find a QXD file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a QXD file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open QXD file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as QXD file opener then try to search online for "QXD viewer", "application to open QXD file" or "open QXD file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open QXD file

How Can I Open QXD File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a QXD file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a QXD file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with QXD file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as QXD file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open QXD file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open QXD file then try to search for "QXD viewer", "application to open QXD file" or "read QXD file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read QXD file

How Can I Open QXD File on Android

If you downloaded a QXD file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded QXD file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "QXD".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "QXD viewer", "QXD file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open QXD File on iPhone or iPad

To open QXD File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the QXD file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "QXD". This way you can find apps which can open QXD files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "QXD viewer" or "QXD file" online in your favorite search engine.