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Basic information about HSS file

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

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


1.Detail information about HSS file extension: Adobe Dreamweaver Snippet

File type Adobe Dreamweaver Snippet Category Misc Files
Developer Adobe Systems Incorporated File format N/A
Description HSS file is a Adobe Dreamweaver Snippet developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. Full format name of files that use HSS extension is Adobe Dreamweaver Snippet. Adobe Dreamweaver Snippet specification was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. HSS files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with HSS extension are categorized as Various Files files. The Various Files subset comprises 3591 various file formats. The software recommended for managing HSS files is Adobe Dreamweaver. Adobe Dreamweaver software was developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated, and on its official website you may find more information about HSS files or the Adobe Dreamweaver software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert HSS files

Windows		 Adobe Dreamweaver



Can't open a HSS 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.HSS”。

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 HSS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the HSS 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.