How to open .XPI files on Mac
To open .XPI files on Mac, control-click the .xpi file and choose open with..
Step-by-step instructions
- Control-click the .XPI file and choose Open With.
- Pick a compatible Mac application to open the file.
Recommended software
- Archive Utility
- Keka
- The Unarchiver
Alternative methods
- Open .XPI in a browser-based viewer if desktop apps fail.
- Try opening .XPI on Mac with a secondary app to rule out app-specific issues.
- Convert .XPI only with trusted tools when direct opening is not possible.
Common issues
.XPI file does not open
This usually means the required app is missing or the .XPI file is incomplete.
- Install or update a compatible application.
- Verify the file came from a trusted source and was fully downloaded.
- Try opening the file in an alternative app on another platform.
Security note
Only open .XPI files from trusted senders.