All about SIDE Files

The SIDE file type is primarily associated with Selenium IDE.

SIDEFile Extension SIDE
File extension: SIDE
File type:  JSON text file

What is a SIDE file?

SIDE files mostly belong to Selenium IDE. A SIDE file is a test script used by Selenium IDE that stores commands in JSON format.
  • Format: The file holds structured data with arrays and objects to define each test step.
  • Usage: It is used to record and run web browser tests in Selenium IDE.
  • Editing: You can open and edit the file with any plain text editor because it is in JSON.
  • Importing: Import it into Selenium IDE to execute and view test results.
  • FilExt.com tip: For further details, visit the official page at Selenium IDE.

    How to open SIDE files

    You need a suitable software like Selenium IDE to open a SIDE file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your SIDE file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SIDE file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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    Programs that open and convert SIDE files:

    1. Selenium IDE
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SIDE files are often referred to as Selenium IDE developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Selenium IDE
      A .SIDE file is a Selenium IDE test file, stored in JSON format. It contains recorded user interactions with a web application, allowing for automated testing and replay of these interactions. These files are primarily used by software testers for web automation and cross-browser compatibility testing. This file format is classified as Test file.

    Technical Data for SIDE File Extension

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    Developer
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    a side JSON text file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with SIDE files

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