SKSE

Basic information about SKSE file

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

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

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

1.Detail information about SKSE file extension: Skyrim Script Extender Save File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SKSE files
File type	Skyrim Script Extender Save File	Category	Game Files
Developer	Bethesda Softworks	File format	N/A
Description	SKSE file is a Skyrim Script Extender Save File developed by Bethesda Softworks. Save file created by Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE), a program used to extend scripts for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim game; contains data related to mods created by the SKSE program that cannot be saved in the ESS file; co-saved with .ESS files; should not be deleted otherwise the ESS file will be useless and any other SKSE program modifications may not work.
Windows	Skyrim Script Extender

Can't open a SKSE 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.SKSE”。

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 SKSE extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the SKSE 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.