Basic information about NSH file

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

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


1.Detail information about NSH file extension: NSIS Header File

File type NSIS Header File Category Developer Files
Developer Nullsoft File format Text
Description NSH file is a NSIS Header File developed by Nullsoft. Installer file used by NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System), a program used for creating Windows installers; saves header information that can be included across all .NSI installer scripts; helps setup common environment conditions for an installation.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NSH files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
Nullsoft NSIS
Eclipse with EclipseNSIS plug-in
spaceblue Venis IX
HM NIS EDIT
Any text editor



How to convert another files to NSH file format?

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

NSF to NSH


Can't open a NSH 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.NSH”。

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 NSH extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the NSH 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.