Having trouble opening .mrxs extension? Don't panic! This page explains what mrxs files are as well as suggests programs you may use to open mrxs files. You can download these programs through this page.
What is a MRXS file?
Mrxs file extension has MIRAX Virtual Slide file type, developed by Carl Zeiss MicroImaging, which is associated with the "raster image files" category.
These image files are created by various MIRAX-compatible digital slide scanners, for example, devices from the 3DHISTECH Pannoramic series or Carl Zeiss MIRAX series. MRXS files include images of specimen samples taken from glass slides and save them on one digitalized virtual slide. This helps with analyzing samples and archiving microscope images. The format allows to perform a lot of different actions with these slide files: adjust colors, contrast, brightness, and magnify them.
To learn how you can open the given file, read the information below.

- Developer:
- Carl Zeiss MicroImaging
- File Type:
- MIRAX Virtual Slide File
- Category:
- Raster Image Files
- Format:
- Binary
How to open MRXS file?
Double click the mrxs file to open it. The file will open automatically if file associations have been correctly installed and there is a proper program on your computer; if not, file associations may be corrupted and your OS either cannot find the proper program, or you might not have one for opening the file. First, we recommend downloading our utility to fix file association errors; then, you can download any program for opening the .mrxs extension from the ones suggested below. If you are certain there is nothing wrong with the file associations, you may proceed to method 2 right away; besides, if you can't make up your mind when choosing the right program, use Universal File Viewer from the last method.
- Method 1: Fix file association errors
- Method 2: Download the appropriate software
- Method 3: Use universal file viewer
Method 1: Fix file association errors
Follow these steps in order to automatically fix the mrxs extension associations' problem in no time:
- Step 1: Click on "Download Solution" to download automatic tool provided by WikiExt.
- Step 2: Click "Start Scan" to identify all potential issues.
- Step 3: Review scan results and click "Fix Items".
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Method 2: Download the appropriate software
The given list provides programs which may be used for opening or converting the mrxs file. Choose the proper program for your OS, and click it to start the download or proceed to the developer's website.
Programs that open MRXS files
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Windows
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3DHISTECH Pannoramic Viewer
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Carl Zeiss MicroImaging MIRAX Viewer
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Aperio Technologies ImageScope
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OpenSlide
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MacOS
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OpenSlide
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Linux
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OpenSlide
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Method 3: Use universal file viewer
In addition to the list of programs above, we recommend using Universal File Viewer. This tool can open over 250 file extensions and, most likely, it will be able to open the mrxs file as well. Download Universal File Viewer for your OS.