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Basic information about SKIN file

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

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


1.Detail information about SKIN file extension: InstallShield Skin File

File type InstallShield Skin File Category Settings Files
Developer Flexera File format Binary
Description SKIN file is a InstallShield Skin File developed by Flexera. File used by InstallShield, a program that allows users to create Windows program installers; contains skin data that is used to customize the look and feel of the installer windows; can be generated using a program called InstallShield Skin Customization Kit, which is included with InstallShield products.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SKIN files

Windows		 Flexera InstallShield


2.Detail information about SKIN file extension: ASP.NET Skin File

File type ASP.NET Skin File Category Settings Files
Developer Microsoft File format Text
Description SKIN file is a ASP.NET Skin File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SKIN files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual Web Developer
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017



Can't open a SKIN 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.SKIN”。

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 SKIN extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SKIN 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.