Basic information about ESS file

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

There are 6 file types using the ESS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ESS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ESS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ESS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ESS file?
  • How to open a ESS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ESS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ESS file?
  • How to convert ESS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ESS file format?


1.Detail information about ESS file extension: EasySpreadsheet Spreadsheet

File type EasySpreadsheet Spreadsheet Category Spreadsheet Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ESS file is a EasySpreadsheet Spreadsheet. Spreadsheet created with E-Press EasySpreadsheet software, which is compatible with Microsoft Excel.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ESS files

Windows		 E-Press EasyOffice


2.Detail information about ESS file extension: The Elder Scrolls Saved Game

File type The Elder Scrolls Saved Game Category Game Files
Developer Bethesda Softworks File format Binary
Description ESS file is a The Elder Scrolls Saved Game developed by Bethesda Softworks.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ESS files

Windows		 Bethesda Softworks The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim
Bethesda Softworks The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion
Bethesda Softworks The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind


3.Detail information about ESS file extension: EXP Style Sheet

File type EXP Style Sheet Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ESS file is a EXP Style Sheet.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ESS files

Windows		 EXP


4.Detail information about ESS file extension: Ekahau Site Survey Binary Container

File type Ekahau Site Survey Binary Container Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ESS file is a Ekahau Site Survey Binary Container.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ESS files

Windows		 Ekahau Site Survey


5.Detail information about ESS file extension: EGT SmartSense File

File type EGT SmartSense File Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ESS file is a EGT SmartSense File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ESS files


6.Detail information about ESS file extension: ESignal Symbol Search File

File type ESignal Symbol Search File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ESS file is a ESignal Symbol Search File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ESS files

Windows		 eSignal



Can't open a ESS 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.ESS”。

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 ESS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ESS 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.