Basic information about ISD file

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

There are 4 file types using the ISD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ISD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ISD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ISD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ISD file?
  • How to open a ISD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ISD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ISD file?
  • How to convert ISD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ISD file format?


1.Detail information about ISD file extension: Flexera InstallShield Dialog Box File

File type Flexera InstallShield Dialog Box File Category Page Layout Files
Developer Flexera Software File format Binary
Description ISD file is a Flexera InstallShield Dialog Box File developed by Flexera Software. File created by InstallShield, a program used for creating Windows program installers; contains a saved dialog box that can be imported or exported into an installer; used for inserting dialog box templates and custom dialog boxes into an installer sequence; can be "interior" or exterior".
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ISD files

Windows		 Flexera InstallShield


2.Detail information about ISD file extension: DynaSight File

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

Windows		 arcplan Enterprise


3.Detail information about ISD file extension: GraphPad InStat Data

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

Windows		 InStat


4.Detail information about ISD file extension: ANNO 2070 Mission Data

File type ANNO 2070 Mission Data Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ISD file is a ANNO 2070 Mission Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ISD files

Windows		 ANNO 2070



Can't open a ISD 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.ISD”。

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 ISD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ISD 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.