How to open SMIL files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open SMIL file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate SMIL files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.
SMIL File Extension
- File type SMIL Presentation Format
- File developer SYMM Working Group
- File category Video Files
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What is a(n) SMIL file?
The SMIL (Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) file format is a web presentation system that allows users to combine text, audio, video, images, and animation into a single, synchronized multimedia presentation. It is a markup language- based file format used by streaming media applications to define the layout of multimedia presentations.
SMIL files contain the attributes for displaying digital content elements such as text, images, video clips, and audio along with references to external files. The language is based on XML and can be used to package video, audio, and other files together. Additionally, SMIL can specify media-specific events and control logic.
How to open SMIL file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .SMIL files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports SMIL files
In order to open SMIL file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with SMIL extension.
Programs that can open SMIL files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, SMIL files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on SMIL files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to SMIL files.
Step 2. Associate given software with SMIL files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting SMIL files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with SMIL files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open SMIL files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open SMIL files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to SMIL files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the SMIL file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with SMIL extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the SMIL file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the SMIL file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on SMIL files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
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