What is an IIX file?
An .IIX file is a multi-purpose file used by different software applications. Most often, it acts as a renamed image file, such as a PNG or JPG. Companies use these files to store screenshots or visual data inside enterprise systems. For example, Matrix42 and ServiceNow use .IIX files as PNG screenshot images. IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook uses them to store JPG images.
Other software uses the .IIX extension differently. WhatsApp Messenger caches media files as .IIX, which are usually MP4 videos. It can also act as an XML file for TIBCO Software, or an SVG graphic for Affinity Designer. In the language industry, an .IIX file is a Translation Memory Index File used by SDL.
How to open IIX files?
Because an .IIX file has multiple possible meanings, the correct software depends on the file origin. If you know the file is an image, you can rename the file extension to .PNG or .JPG and open it with standard image tools. If it is an XML file, a basic text editor can open it. If it is a Translation Memory Index File, you need SDL software.
Inspecting IIX files online
viewer.online/iix analyzes .IIX files to identify their exact format and creator software, shows which programs can open the file, and usually previews it. If an .IIX file has multiple possible meanings, we recommend using viewer.online/iix to identify the actual format of your specific file.
Summary
Because many .IIX files use the known PNG format, viewer.online/iix can safely open and display them online, eliminating compatibility problems.