File Extension Database

Open MANIFEST File

The files with the MANIFEST extension contain information about the software packages contents to provide the installer with information about the location of the components inside the package.

They are commonly used by Android, Java and operating systems. It is used to configure and deploy software, including ClickOnce and the Common Language Runtime (CLR).

MANIFEST files are basically XML documents, which are often useful for software developers, but can also be used by other users.

Because they are XML-type files, to open them, it is enough to have a browser installed that supports this format or a text editor such as notepad.

MANIFEST files are often seen with the compound type extension, i.e for example:

'file.exe.manifest'

You can open MANIFEST files using any text editing software or development environment like Microsoft Visual Studio Community or Apple XCode.

How Can I Open MANIFEST File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open MANIFEST file is to find a MANIFEST file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MANIFEST file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open MANIFEST file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as MANIFEST file opener then try to search online for "MANIFEST viewer", "application to open MANIFEST file" or "open MANIFEST file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open MANIFEST file

How Can I Open MANIFEST File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a MANIFEST file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MANIFEST file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with MANIFEST file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as MANIFEST file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open MANIFEST file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open MANIFEST file then try to search for "MANIFEST viewer", "application to open MANIFEST file" or "read MANIFEST file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read MANIFEST file

How Can I Open MANIFEST File on Android

If you downloaded a MANIFEST file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded MANIFEST file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "MANIFEST".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "MANIFEST viewer", "MANIFEST file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open MANIFEST File on iPhone or iPad

To open MANIFEST File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the MANIFEST file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "MANIFEST". This way you can find apps which can open MANIFEST files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "MANIFEST viewer" or "MANIFEST file" online in your favorite search engine.