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Basic information about SMI file

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

There are 7 file types using the SMI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SMI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SMI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SMI file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about SMI file extension: Self-Mounting Disk Image

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SMI files
File type	Self-Mounting Disk Image	Category	Disk Image Files
Developer	Apple	File format	N/A
Description	SMI file is a Self-Mounting Disk Image developed by Apple. An SMI file is a disk image file created by Aladdin ShrinkWrap or Apple Disk Copy in Mac OS Classic (Mac OS 9 or earlier). It contains a disk image that mounts as a disk on the Desktop when opened.
macOS	Apple Disk Utility Apple Disk Copy Aladdin ShrinkWrap

2.Detail information about SMI file extension: SMIL Presentation

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SMI files
File type	SMIL Presentation	Category	Video Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SMI file is a SMIL Presentation.
Windows	ACD Systems ACDSee 2018 Apple QuickTime Player RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud Ambulant Player URUworks Subtitle Workshop VLC media player VobSub Windows Media Player
macOS	Apple QuickTime Player RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud Ambulant Player
Linux	Ambulant Player RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud

3.Detail information about SMI file extension: SAMI Subtitles File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SMI files
File type	SAMI Subtitles File	Category	Video Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	Text
Description	SMI file is a SAMI Subtitles File developed by Microsoft.
Windows	Microsoft Windows Media Player VideoLAN VLC media player MPlayer EZTitles URUWorks Subtitle Workshop
macOS	MPlayer VideoLAN VLC media player
Linux	VideoLAN VLC media player
Android	Bolero33 Soul Movie J2 Interactive MX Player
iOS	olimsoft OPlayer

4.Detail information about SMI file extension: Daylight SMILES Data

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SMI files
File type	Daylight SMILES Data	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SMI file is a Daylight SMILES Data.

5.Detail information about SMI file extension: IBM Lotus Smart Icons

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SMI files
File type	IBM Lotus Smart Icons	Category	Vector Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SMI file is a IBM Lotus Smart Icons.
Windows	Lotus 1-2-3

6.Detail information about SMI file extension: Siemens Mobile Phone Inbox SMS File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SMI files
File type	Siemens Mobile Phone Inbox SMS File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SMI file is a Siemens Mobile Phone Inbox SMS File.
Windows	SiSMS

7.Detail information about SMI file extension: Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language Presentation File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SMI files
File type	Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language Presentation File	Category	Web Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SMI file is a Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language Presentation File.
Windows	RealPlayer Microsoft Windows Media Player Adobe Media Player Zune
macOS	QuickTime Player for Mac Adobe Media Player for Mac
Linux	Totem

How to convert SMI files to another file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for SMI files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve SMI to another files conversion, you may use the option.

How to convert another files to SMI file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for another files to SMI file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to SMI conversion, you may use the option.

SRT to SMI

TXT to SMI

SUB to SMI

Can't open a SMI 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.SMI”。

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 SMI extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the SMI 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.