All about SMI Files

Programs that open and convert SMI files:

1. Media Player by Microsoft
   
   See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SMI files are often referred to as Media Player videos because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
2. Disk Utility (self-mounting disk image) by Apple
   Disk Utility is a disk management and recovery program for Mac operating system. It may be used to repair, recover, or recreate corrupt partitions, files, and external storage media. Self-extracting archives stored in SMI files may be opened with this program. This file format is classified as Disk Image.
3. Notes Domino (smart icon) by HCL
   Notes Domino (formerly Lotus) is an email client software with tools for integrating social media collaboration, instant messaging, and business emails into a single workspace. The mail smart icon file used by Notes Domino is stored in an SMI file. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: HCL Domino
4. Quicktime (presentation) by Apple
   QuickTime is an extensible multimedia player and framework capable of playing a variety of media files. The program is mainly used on Mac and iOS devices. Multimedia presentations stored in SMI files can be played with QuickTime. This file format is classified as Video. Related links: Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language
5. RealPlayer (SMIL File) by RealNetworks
   RealPlayer is a cross-platform multimedia player suitable for local media playback and music/video streaming. Presentation files stored in SMI files are playable with this program.
6. SiSMS (incoming SMS) by SiSMS
   SiSMS is a computer program for archiving SMS messages received on Siemens mobile phones. Incoming SMS messages on Siemens mobile phones are saved as SMI files when moved to the archive and backed up onto a computer via SiSMS. This file format is classified as Simple text file.
7. SMILES (data) by Daylight
   SMILES (Simplified Molecular Input Line Entry System) is a simple chemical language that allows researchers to represent molecules, atoms, and bonds as ASCII text. Data written in SMILE language is stored in SMI files that use chemical/x-daylight-smiles and chemical/x-x-daylight-smiles as their Internet types. This file format is classified as Data.
8. VLC (subtitle) by VideoLAN
   VLC is a cross-platform multimedia player with media streaming, file conversion, and recording capabilities. It has a large library of codecs that allow the playback of most video and audio formats. Subtitle formats supported by VLC include but aren't limited to SMI, SRT, and SUB. This file format is classified as Video. Related links: SAMI

Technical Data for SMI File Extension

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

an smi subtitle is a special file format by Microsoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SMI files

• Associate the SMI file extension with the correct application.
• Update your software that should actually open subtitles. Because only the current version supports the latest SMI file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft manufacturer website after an available Media Player update.
• To make sure that your SMI file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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