SMIL

Basic information about SMIL file

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

There are 1 file types using the SMIL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SMIL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SMIL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SMIL file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the SMIL file?
How to open a SMIL file?
What programs do I need to open a SMIL file?
What programs help to create and edit a SMIL file?
How to convert SMIL files to another file format?
How to convert another files to SMIL file format?

1.Detail information about SMIL file extension: SMIL Presentation File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SMIL files
File type	SMIL Presentation File	Category	Video Files
Developer	SYMM Working Group	File format	Text
Description	SMIL file is a SMIL Presentation File developed by SYMM Working Group. Multimedia presentation written in the Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL), which is similar to HTML; used for developing audiovisual slide shows and presentations; may contain text and references to streaming audio and video files.
Windows	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud ACD Systems ACDSee 2018 Ambulant Player Apple QuickTime Player Microsoft Internet Explorer KMPlayer
macOS	RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud Ambulant Player Apple QuickTime Player
Linux	Ambulant Player RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud

Can't open a SMIL 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.SMIL”。

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 SMIL extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the SMIL 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.