File Extension Database

Open SKIN File

SKIN extension files can acquire various types of formats, with various applications, some of which are:

ASP.NET

In this section, a SKIN file is a 'skin' file used by ASP.NET applications.

About ASP.NET

ASP.NET is an open source, server-side web application framework designed for web development to produce web pages and applications of various kinds.

It was developed by Microsoft to allow programmers to create dynamic websites, applications, and services.

In this case, the SKIN file contains definitions of the visual styles of individual application controls, such as buttons, labels, text boxes, and calendars, associated with the graphical interface.

In particular, the SKIN file is used to change the appearance of the web application.

SKIN files are part of an overall ASP.NET theme.

The SKIN file is complemented in its functionality by other files that contribute to a theme, such as CSS files, images, and other application resources.

InstallShield

As in the previous usage, in this case the SKIN file is a type of file used by InstallShield, a program that allows users to create Windows program installers.

InstallShield is a proprietary software tool for creating software installers or packages for Windows.

Although InstallShield was created to serve Windows, today it is capable of producing installers for other types of devices, such as mobile phones and tablets.

The SKIN extension file contains data that is used to customize the appearance of the installer windows.

Create an InstallShield SKIN file

This SKIN file can be generated using a program called the InstallShield Skin Customization Kit, which is included with InstallShield products.

Software to open and work with a SKIN file

In general, SKIN files are binary files that should not be opened manually, but rather using the software that created them or, for which they are designed:

Typical SKIN application file locations:

"g:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde
c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde

Typical SKIN mime types:

application/xml

Frequently used application names to open SKIN files:

Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0

Frequently associated Windows objects:

VisualStudio.skin.10.0
VisualStudio.skin.9.0

How Can I Open SKIN File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open SKIN file is to find a SKIN file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SKIN 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 SKIN 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 SKIN file opener then try to search online for "SKIN viewer", "application to open SKIN file" or "open SKIN file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open SKIN file

How Can I Open SKIN File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a SKIN file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SKIN 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 SKIN file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as SKIN file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open SKIN file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open SKIN file then try to search for "SKIN viewer", "application to open SKIN file" or "read SKIN file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read SKIN file

How Can I Open SKIN File on Android

If you downloaded a SKIN 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 SKIN 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 "SKIN".
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 "SKIN viewer", "SKIN 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 SKIN File on iPhone or iPad

To open SKIN 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 SKIN 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 "SKIN". This way you can find apps which can open SKIN 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 "SKIN viewer" or "SKIN file" online in your favorite search engine.

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