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Basic information about ISL file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension ISL（*.ISL or *.isl）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the ISL file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the ISL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ISL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ISL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ISL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ISL file?
  • How to open a ISL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ISL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ISL file?
  • How to convert ISL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ISL file format?


1.Detail information about ISL file extension: InstallShield Temporary Installer

File type InstallShield Temporary Installer Category
Developer Flexera Software, Inc. File format N/A
Description ISL file is a InstallShield Temporary Installer developed by Flexera Software, Inc.. ISL filename suffix is mostly used for InstallShield Temporary Installer files. Flexera Software, Inc. defined the InstallShield Temporary Installer format standard. ISL files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with ISL extension are categorized as Various Files files. The Various Files subset comprises 3591 various file formats. The most popular software that supports ISL files is InstallShield. On the official website of Flexera Software, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theInstallShield software, but also about ISL and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ISL files

Windows		 InstallShield



Can't open a ISL file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.ISL”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the ISL extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support ISL file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of ISL files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a ISL file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a ISL file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a ISL file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the ISL file is damaged.
  • Whether the ISL file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the ISL file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the ISL file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the ISL file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a ISL file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a ISL file.

If the ISL file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.