Close
Search
Choose language Languages Arrow

How to open SNIPPET files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open SNIPPET file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate SNIPPET 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.

  1. 1. SNIPPET File Extension
  2. 2. How to open SNIPPET file?
    1. 2.1 Install a program that supports SNIPPET files
      1. 2.1.1 Programs that can open SNIPPET files
    2. 2.2 Associate given software with SNIPPET files
    3. 2.3 Check whether no other errors related to SNIPPET files occur
  3. 3. Similar file extensions

SNIPPET File Extension

File
  • File type Visual Studio IntelliSense Code Snippet
  • File developer Microsoft
  • File category Developer Files
  • File popularity rating
    • Star
    • Star
    • Star
Open

How to open SNIPPET file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .SNIPPET files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports SNIPPET files

In order to open SNIPPET 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 SNIPPET extension.

Programs that can open SNIPPET files

Windows programs
Windows

Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, SNIPPET files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

Remember!

Bulb

Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on SNIPPET 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 SNIPPET files.

Step 2. Associate given software with SNIPPET files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting SNIPPET files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with SNIPPET 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 SNIPPET 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 SNIPPET files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the SNIPPET file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with SNIPPET extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the SNIPPET file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the SNIPPET file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on SNIPPET files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

Similar file extensions

Submit File

Browse A-Z