Extract text from Hexels projects (HXL)
To convert HXL projects to another format, you need Marmoset Hexels or other Raster Image software.
To convert other file formats to the "Grid-Based Painting Project" file type, you need software like Marmoset Hexels or a similar tool.
The .hxl file is a proprietary project file created by Marmoset Hexels, a grid-based painting software used for pixel art, isometric designs, and 2D animations. These files store everything related to a Hexels workspace, including vector-like shapes locked to hexagonal or triangular grids, animation timelines, color palettes, and layer hierarchies.
The main disadvantage of the .hxl format is that it is a closed, proprietary system. You cannot view these files in standard web browsers, share them easily with non-Hexels users, or open them in standard image editors like Adobe Photoshop or GIMP without exporting them first. Sharing native .hxl files requires the recipient to have an active installation of Marmoset Hexels.
To share or publish these designs, users must convert or export them to standard web-ready formats. The most common conversion targets are PNG for static high-resolution raster images, GIF or MP4 for animations, and PSD to preserve the layer structure for further editing.
Because the .hxl file format stores specialized mathematical grid structures (like hexes and tri-grids) rather than standard pixel coordinates, it is very difficult to open or convert externally. Standard online converters almost always fail to process it because only the original software can properly render the raw geometry into pixels. However, just drag and drop your file onto convert.guru to identify the format, view it, and convert it when possible. convert.guru can inspect the file, show internal metadata, and if our analysis detects a supported embedded format like a saved preview thumbnail, viewing or conversion may still be possible.
Convert.Guru analyzes your HXL file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.
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If you want to convert HXL file to , you can use Marmoset Hexels or similar software from the "Pixel Art and Animation" category. In the File menu, look for Save As… or Export….
To convert files to HXL, try Marmoset Hexels or another comparable tool in the "Pixel Art and Animation" category.
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