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Basic information about FEATURE file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension FEATURE(*.FEATURE or *.feature), 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 FEATURE file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about FEATURE file extension: SharePoint Feature File

File type SharePoint Feature File Category Developer Files
Developer Microsoft File format XML
Description FEATURE file is a SharePoint Feature File developed by Microsoft. Developer file created by Visual Studio, a software development program; saved as part of a Microsoft SharePoint development project, and isn't necessarily useful outside the scope of the project; contains a feature, which is a custom component enabled in the software; saved in an XML format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FEATURE files

Windows
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017



Can't open a FEATURE 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.FEATURE”。

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 FEATURE extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support FEATURE 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 FEATURE 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 FEATURE file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a FEATURE 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 FEATURE file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the FEATURE 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.