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Basic information about MANIFEST file

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

There are 2 file types using the MANIFEST file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MANIFEST file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MANIFEST file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MANIFEST file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MANIFEST file?
  • How to open a MANIFEST file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MANIFEST file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MANIFEST file?
  • How to convert MANIFEST files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MANIFEST file format?


1.Detail information about MANIFEST file extension: Windows Application Manifest File

File type Windows Application Manifest File Category System Files
Developer Microsoft File format XML
Description MANIFEST file is a Windows Application Manifest File developed by Microsoft. A MANIFEST file is an XML document that describes the manifest, or package contents, of a Windows software application. It is used by various Windows technologies for configuring and deploying software, including ClickOnce and the Common Language Runtime (CLR). MANIFEST files are often seen with the compound ".exe.manifest" file extension.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MANIFEST files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Microsoft ClickOnce
Heaventools Application Manifest Wizard
Microsoft Notepad
Other text editor
.NET Framework
InstallAnywhere
Microsoft Windows
NotePad++

macOS		 TextEdit

Linux		 gedit


2.Detail information about MANIFEST file extension: Steam Manifest File

File type Steam Manifest File Category Misc Files
Developer Valve File format Binary
Description MANIFEST file is a Steam Manifest File developed by Valve.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MANIFEST files

Windows		 Valve Steam

macOS
 Valve Steam



Can't open a MANIFEST 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.MANIFEST”。

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 MANIFEST extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MANIFEST 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.