Tips to open SSI file

Can't open the SSI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SSI files as well as a list of programs that support SSI files.

SSI file extension

File Name Adobe Dreamweaver Server Side Include Format
File Developer Adobe Systems
File Category Developer Files

The SSI file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SSI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SSI file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is SSI file?

The SSI file has been categorized as Developer Files. The author of this format is Adobe Systems. In addition to this file, the Developer Files category includes 1205 related files. Adobe Dreamweaver Server Side Include Format is supported by 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Adobe Dreamweaver. This was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. This file type can also be opened by 5 other programs. You can use Opera, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Contribute, Microsoft Internet Explorer in case Adobe Dreamweaver cannot be used.

How to open SSI file?

The most common problem when using Adobe Dreamweaver Server Side Include Format is that a specific SSI is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open SSI, 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 SSI 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 Adobe Dreamweaver

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Adobe Dreamweaver is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Adobe Dreamweaver into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support SSI files.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe Dreamweaver with SSI files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SSI file still does not use the Adobe Dreamweaver program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SSI file with the Adobe Dreamweaver application.

Step 3. Update Adobe Dreamweaver to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Adobe Dreamweaver program, it is possible that Adobe Dreamweaver Server Side Include Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Adobe Systems Incorporated website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SSI file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the SSI file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SSI file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected SSI file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the SSI file. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular SSI file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Adobe Systems help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted SSI files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move SSI to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the SSI file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.