Sorts of SMIL Files

Main SMIL Affiliation

.SMIL

Formatting:	.smil
Group:	SMIL(Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) Presentation File

A SMIL file is a multimedia presentation written in the Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL). The SMIL is similar in a way to HTML and can be written in simple text editors. SMIL is typically used for multimedia presentations integrating streamed audio and video with images and other media types.

Organization:	"Synchronized Multimedia" Working Group (SYMM WG)
Function:	Video Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.smil

Software Programs That Open The SMIL(Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) Presentation File:

Internet Explorer by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Apple QuickTime Player by Apple

Windows

Mac

ACD Systems ACDSee by ACD Systems

Windows

KMPlayer by Pandora Tv

Windows

Ambulant Player by Open Source

Windows

Mac

Linux

Other SMIL File Associations

.SMIL

Formatting:	.smil
Group:	Apple iOS Emoticon File

A SMIL file is a smiley or emoticon file created by Apple iOS devices such as iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple TV. Smileys or emoticons are graphics that can be inserted into texts and messages.

Organization:	Apple
Function:	Graphic Files

Software Programs That Open Apple iOS Emoticon File Files:

Apple iOS by Apple

Compatible with:

iOS

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SMIL File Complications

Issues Opening SMIL Files

Internet Explorer Disappeared

When you double-click your SMIL file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Internet Explorer for %%os%% installed on your computer. The OS won't know what to do with your SMIL file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: If you don't have Internet Explorer installed, and you know of another program to open your SMIL file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Internet Explorer Requires Update

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a SMIL(Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) Presentation File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Internet Explorer. Your SMIL(Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) Presentation File file was probably created by a newer release of Internet Explorer than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the SMIL file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening SMIL files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Associated Difficulties Loading SMIL Files

Errors opening SMIL(Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) Presentation File files can still occur even with the latest Internet Explorer software installed on your computer. If you are still having problems opening SMIL files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• SMIL file type Registry entries are wrong
• Corruption of the SMIL file description inside the Registry
• Corrupt install of Internet Explorer or other SMIL-related program
• File corruption affecting your SMIL file
• The SMIL is infected with a virus
• Device drivers for SMIL-related hardware are out-of-date
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your SMIL(Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language) Presentation File file