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Basic information about SKN file

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

There are 2 file types using the SKN file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SKN file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SKN file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SKN file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the SKN file?
How to open a SKN file?
What programs do I need to open a SKN file?
What programs help to create and edit a SKN file?
How to convert SKN files to another file format?
How to convert another files to SKN file format?

1.Detail information about SKN file extension: Avant Browser Skin File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SKN files
File type	Avant Browser Skin File	Category	Settings Files
Developer	Avant Force Avant Browser	File format	Binary
Description	SKN file is a Avant Browser Skin File developed by Avant Force Avant Browser. Skin file used by Avant Browser, a customizable Web browser; saves graphics and setting that are used to configure the appearance of the browser; allows users to change the look and feel of the user interface.
Windows	Avant Force Avant Browser

2.Detail information about SKN file extension: Symbian OS Skin File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SKN files
File type	Symbian OS Skin File	Category	Settings Files
Developer	Nokia	File format	Binary
Description	SKN file is a Symbian OS Skin File developed by Nokia.
Windows	Nokia PC Suite FileWrangler ImageForge Pro Microsoft Windows Media Player SecurDesk! StormFront TTPlayer Virtual TI XnView
macOS	Nokia PC Suite

Can't open a SKN 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.SKN”。

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 SKN extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the SKN 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.