File Extension Database

Open SNIPPET File

SNIPPET is a file extension that is mainly associated with web development, but it can also refer to several other files in different niches. They range from web development and writing software to infographic design tools, and each requires a different method to open. These files contain a small block of line functions that serve a specific purpose in the software program it's associated with.

Web Development

Within web development, a SNIPPET file allows developers to reuse code across multiple sources without needing to rewrite or copy it each time. It's a convenient way to have quick access to commonly used pieces of code. SNIPPET files can be opened by various text editors and Integrated Development Environments (IDE) like Visual Studio Code, Intellij IDEA, or Atom.

Writing Software

In writing software like Scrivener, a SNIPPET file is a small piece of writing that you want to save and refer back to later. To use these SNIPPET files, you simply need to import them into the Scrivener software.

Infographic Design Tools

SNIPPET files are also used in infographic design tools like yEd Graph Editor. With this software, a SNIPPET file stores shapes, groups of shapes, or entire diagrams for quick reuse in a new project. To open a SNIPPET file in yEd, you simply need to load it through the software.

SNIPPET File Important Information

While the SNIPPET file extension can be useful in many different areas, they are not universally interchangeable. A SNIPPET file from a web development context won't work in Scrivener or yEd, for instance. It's crucial to know the origin of your SNIPPET file to understand how to open and make the most use of it.

Typical SNIPPET application file locations:

  • "g:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde
  • c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde
  • "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde
  • "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\vsta.exe" /dde
  • c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\vsta.exe /dde
  • "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\vsta.exe" /dde

Typical SNIPPET mime types:

  • application/xml

Frequently used application names to open SNIPPET files:

  • Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 8

Frequently associated Windows objects:

  • VisualStudio.snippet.10.0
  • VisualStudio.snippet.9.0
  • VSTA.snippet.8.0
  • VSTA.snippet.9.0

How Can I Open SNIPPET File on Windows

How Can I Open SNIPPET File on Mac OS

How Can I Open SNIPPET File on Android

If you downloaded a SNIPPET file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

How to Open SNIPPET File on iPhone or iPad

To open SNIPPET File on iOS device follow steps below:

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