SKIN File
What are SKIN files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a SKIN file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your SKIN files.
What is a SKIN file?
SKIN files have multiple uses, and ASP.Net Skin is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.
ASP.Net Skin File
The .skin file extension is most commonly associated with skin files that are used by a variety of ASP.NET software applications. The SKIN files control the look and feel of the application interface, modifying the look and feel of the text boxes, labels and buttons.
The SKIN files store information about the colors, layout, fonts and other styles for the interface.
How to open SKIN files
Important: Different programs may use files with the SKIN file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your SKIN file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different SKIN openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: March 10, 2023
All known file formats using extension .SKIN
While ASP.Net Skin File is a popular type of SKIN-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .SKIN file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
World of Warcraft Model Skin
Another type of SKIN file is used by the World of Warcraft games.
Classic/Open-Shell Windows Style Skin
We know that one SKIN format is Classic/Open-Shell Windows Style Skin. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of SKIN files. Remember, different programs may use SKIN files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Microsoft Web Platform Extensions | User submitted |
 | Theme Manager OEM | User submitted |
 | Theme Manager for ObjectDesktop | User submitted |
 | ThemeManager for ObjectDesktop | User submitted |
 | Theme Manager | User submitted |
 | PHPEdit | User submitted |
 | Theme Manager for Object Desktop | User submitted |
 | WinStyles for ObjectDesktop | User submitted |
 | Microsoft Visual Studio CTP | User submitted |
 | Deckromancy | User submitted |
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