How to convert your CRX file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your CRX file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert CRX to another file type
The converter easily converts your CRX file to various formats—free and online. No VSCode or extra software needed.
- CRX to ZIP
- CRX to RNX
- CRX to XPI
- CRX to EXE
- CRX to PDF
- CRX to DLL
- CRX to SO
- CRX to DYLIB
- CRX to BUNDLE
- CRX to PLUGIN
- CRX to SAFARIEXTZ
- CRX to APPEX
Convert a file to CRX
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the CRX file type—in the best quality.
- LV2 to CRX
- DYLIB to CRX
- VST to CRX
- AAX to CRX
- DRV to CRX
- TDE to CRX
- LADSPA to CRX
- BUNDLE to CRX
- AU to CRX
- DLL to CRX
- RTAS to CRX
- SO to CRX
About CRX files
CRX files are a type of file format developed by Google and used in the Chrome web browser. They are used to package and install extensions, themes, and applications in the Chrome web browser. CRX files are not compatible with other web browsers, and they cannot be opened directly by other programs.
Converting CRX files to other formats can be challenging, as the file format is proprietary and not widely supported. However, there are some tools available that can be used to convert CRX files to other formats. For example, the CRX to ZIP converter is a free command line tool that can be used to convert CRX files to ZIP format.
When converting CRX files, it is important to consider the security implications of the conversion process. As CRX files are used to package and install extensions, themes, and applications, there is a risk that malicious code or malware could be included in the file. Therefore, it is important to use a trusted tool to convert CRX files, and to make sure that any converted files are scanned for viruses and other malicious code.
Overall, while it is possible to convert CRX files to other formats, it can be a challenging process. For this reason, it is often easier to use a free and easy online website such as Convert.Guru to convert CRX files.
The CRX Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best CRX converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.