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Basic information about JS file

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

There are 5 file types using the JS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the JS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support JS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the JS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the JS file?
  • How to open a JS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a JS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a JS file?
  • How to convert JS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to JS file format?


1.Detail information about JS file extension: JavaScript File

File type JavaScript File Category Web Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description JS file is a JavaScript File. A JS file is a text file containing JavaScript code that is used to execute JavaScript instructions in web pages. It may include functions that open and close windows, validate form fields, enable rollover images, or create drop-down menus.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert JS files

Windows
File Viewer Plus
Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017
Adobe ColdFusion Builder
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Jetbrains IntelliJ IDEA
ES-Computing EditPlus
Other text editor
Any Web browser
Eclipse
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
NotePad++

macOS
Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017
Adobe ColdFusion Builder
Apple Dashcode
Bare Bones BBEdit
MacroMates TextMate
Other text editor
Any Web browser

Linux
Any Web browser
Any text editor


2.Detail information about JS file extension: JScript Executable Script

File type JScript Executable Script Category Executable Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description JS file is a JScript Executable Script.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert JS files

Windows
Windows-based script host (Wscript.exe)


3.Detail information about JS file extension: JACOsub Script File

File type JACOsub Script File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description JS file is a JACOsub Script File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert JS files


4.Detail information about JS file extension: Mozilla (Netscape) Settings File

File type Mozilla (Netscape) Settings File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description JS file is a Mozilla (Netscape) Settings File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert JS files

Windows
Netscape Navigator
Firefox
SeaMonkey

macOS
Firefox for Mac

Linux
Firefox for Linux
Seamonkey for Linux


5.Detail information about JS file extension: ECMAScript Language File

File type ECMAScript Language File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description JS file is a ECMAScript Language File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert JS files

Windows
Netscape Navigator
Microsoft Edge
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Firefox
Opera browser
Microsoft Windows NotePad
NotePad++ text editor
Microsoft Windows NotePad



How to convert JS files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for JS files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve JS to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to JS file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to JS file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to JS conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a JS 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.JS”。

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 JS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the JS 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.