Tips to open SMI file
Can't open the SMI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SMI files as well as a list of programs that support SMI files.
SMI file extension
The SMI file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SMI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SMI file on each system platform.
What is SMI file?
The SMI file has been categorized as Video Files. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. SMIL Presentation is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is QuickTime Player. This was created by Apple, Inc.. There are also 12 alternative programs to handle the SMI file. You can use RealPlayer, ACDSee, Windows Media Player, Ambulant Player in case QuickTime Player cannot be used.
How to open SMI file?
The main problem with SMIL Presentation is that the SMI file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open SMI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SMI file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install QuickTime Player
The first step is to check if the computer has the QuickTime Player program installed. To do this, enter the name QuickTime Player into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file SMI.
Programs to open SMI file
Remember to download programs supporting SMI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of QuickTime Player with SMI files
If, despite the installed application, the SMI file does not start in the QuickTime Player application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SMI file with the QuickTime Player application.
Step 3. Update QuickTime Player to the latest version
If, despite the association of the QuickTime Player program with the SMIL Presentation file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Apple, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SMI file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The SMI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the SMI file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SMI file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SMI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of SMI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SMI files. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file SMI except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the SMI file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SMI file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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