.HQX File Type
File extension: HQX or .hqx
Author of the .hqx file extension:
Category: Compressed file
Programs that use the .hqx file type: WinZip, ZipZag, ESTsoft ALZip, and Allume Systems Stuffit Expander
Explanation of .hqx file extensions:
The .hqx file extension represents a Macintosh file that has been compressed and encoded from 8-bit into a 7-bit text format. This type of file assists in maintaining file integrity for Internet downloads and other types of file transfers. It does this through the combination of the data fork and the resource fork into a single archive.
Typical problems associated with the .hqx file extension:
One of the most common problems with .hqx files is opening them. Because they are compressed and encoded, you must have an application capable of decompressing and reading the contents of the file.
In addition, since the original file is a Macintosh file, you may have trouble reading it on a PC. For example, if the .hqx file started out as a WriteNow document, even after decompressing and decoding it, you will not be able to open it on a PC that is not compatible with the Mac’s WriteNow program.
Solutions/Recommendations:
First, make sure you have a compatible utility such as Stuffit Expander that can handle the decompression and decoding of .hqx files. Next, be sure that you have the right programs installed for the actual file contained within the .hqx file.
For example, if you can’t read WriteNow files and you receive an .hqx file that is a WriteNow file, when trying to open it with NotePad, you will see junk. You can use a converter such as DataViz MacLink Plus to convert the file to .rtf which you should be able to read.
Associated links:
Data Viz MacLink Plus - http://www.dataviz.com/products/maclinkplus/
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