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Basic information about XISE file

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

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


1.Detail information about XISE file extension: Xilinx ISE Project File

File type Xilinx ISE Project File Category CAD Files
Developer Xilinx File format N/A
Description XISE file is a Xilinx ISE Project File developed by Xilinx. Project file created by ISE, an application used for designing computer hardware electronics devices; saves a list of the source files used by the project as well as project properties and the software version for the project; used for FPGA (Field-programmable Gate Array) design.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert XISE files

Windows		 Xilinx ISE Design Suite



Can't open a XISE 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.XISE”。

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 XISE extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the XISE 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.