How To Open .idx Jun 2026

A label design file for LightScribe disc labeling technology (now discontinued). The .idx stores layout information.

(Notepad, VS Code, or Hex editor):

Click in the top menu bar, select Add Subtitle File , and choose your .idx file. Alternative Subtitle Players & Editors how to open .idx

| .idx type | Partner file | Recommended tool | |-------------|--------------|------------------| | Video subtitle | .sub | VLC Media Player | | Disk image | .bin , .img | Daemon Tools, PowerISO | | Email index | .pst (Outlook) | Microsoft Outlook (do not open directly) | | Database index | .db , .sqlite | DB Browser for SQLite | | LightScribe label | (standalone) | LightScribe Template Labeler | A label design file for LightScribe disc labeling

If you're still unsure, follow these steps: Alternative Subtitle Players & Editors |

When in doubt, and try opening the other file in the folder. The .idx is almost always just a helper file.