What is an SQX file?
A .SQX file has two common uses. Its primary use is as a trading strategy file created by StrategyQuant. These files store parameters and rules for automated trading. Internally, these strategy files use the standard ZIP format to compress the data. Alternatively, a .SQX file can be a compressed archive created by the SQX Archiver software. This format offers high compression and optional encryption. Because .SQX has multiple possible meanings, we recommend using viewer.online/sqx to identify the actual format of your file.
How to open SQX files?
If your file is a trading strategy, you can open it directly in StrategyQuant. Since the file uses standard compression, you can also rename the file extension to .ZIP and extract the contents using standard operating system tools. If the file is a traditional SQX archive, you need a specialized extraction tool. You can use archivers like 7-Zip if you install the correct third-party plugin, or use Total Commander with its native SQX extension.
Best practices and troubleshooting
Always confirm the source of your file before opening it. Archive files can hold harmful software inside. If your software shows an error, verify if the file is a trading strategy or an archive. If an archiver fails to open the file, you probably need to install a specific SQX plugin for your software.
Software and tools
You can manage these files with StrategyQuant for trading strategies. For general data archives, 7-Zip and SQX Archiver are the standard programs. Command-line utilities for the SQX format are also available for advanced users.
Summary
The viewer.online/sqx tool analyzes .SQX files to identify their exact format and creator software, shows which programs can open the file, and usually previews it. Because many .SQX files use the known ZIP format, viewer.online/sqx can safely open and display them online, eliminating compatibility problems.