File Extension Database

Open SKN File

SKN extension files can take various formats, mainly skin for various software packages, some of which we will see below:

Advanced Browser

In this first case, the SKN file is a skin file used by Avant Browser, a customizable web browser.

Avant Browser is now discontinued and is a Chinese origin free web browser developed by Anderson Che which used Trident, Gecko and Webkit browser engines from which the user can choose.

The Avant browser was developed from the release of Windows 2000 and was compatible with later versions of Microsoft's operating system, including Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10.

The SKN file saves graphics and settings that are used to configure the appearance of the browser.

Such SKN extension file allows users to change the look of the user interface.

Symbian OS

In this second application, and similar to the previous case, a SKN file is a skin file used by the Symbian mobile operating system, which is used mainly by Nokia mobile devices and smartphones.

Symbian OS was the software engine for the first smart phones and became the most popular and used operating system on the planet for more than fifteen years.

Symbian OS arose in the late 90's on the basis of the EPOC system that Psion had created for its PDAs in competition with Palm models.

In its beginnings, Symbian OS was used by various companies such as Sony, Motorola, Samsung, Siemens or Panasonic, although its true positioning occurred when Nokia acquired the Symbian company and used the system exclusively in all its terminals.

The initial idea was to establish a Foundation named Symbian and turn this operating system into an open platform for use by third-party manufacturers and operators, in the best Android style, but prior to it, however, the project did not materialize and once Microsoft bought Nokia's mobile division which focused on Windows Phone.

The SKN file contains display properties for the mobile device interface, including settings for the background image, title, labels, buttons, and icons.

Also, the SKN is used to upload a new skin to a device.

SKN files can be installed and edited using SymbianWare SmartLauncher and Skin Editor within a Symbian OS device.

Software to open and work with a SKN file

It is necessary to emphasize that a file with the SKN extension must not be opened manually by the user.

In such a case, these are automatically opened by each suitable software, to change their own appearance.

Avant Browser (Not available)
Symbian OS (Not Available)

How Can I Open SKN File on Windows

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

How Can I Open SKN File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open SKN File on Android

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

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

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