All about SSK Files

The SSK file type is primarily associated with SkinStudio.

SSK	File extension: SSK
	File type:	skin file

What is an SSK file

SSK files mostly belong to SkinStudio. An SSK file is a skin file that stores the visual design and layout data for certain applications.
In many cases, these files hold the elements that change how MSN Messenger looks. Programs like SkinStudio are used to create and edit these skins.
Another use is for stickies applications where the file, sometimes in a ZIP format, contains the design resources.

The file contains images, icons, and layout settings.

It may use ZIP compression to bundle these assets.

For MSN Messenger skins, you can find more info at SkinStudio.

FilExt.com tip: Use a specialized skin editor or a ZIP extractor to open and modify an SSK file.

How to open SSK files

You need a suitable software like SkinStudio to open an SSK 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 SSK file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SSK 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 SSK files:

SkinStudio
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SSK files are often referred to as SkinStudio settings because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
ALSong (Media Player Skin) by ESTsoft
ALSong is both an MP3 Player and live song lyrics source. SSK files are zip compressed archives that contain XML skin definitions, images, and cursors. SSK is a container format. The Mime types used with this association are: application/x-ssk. Related links: SAB Free Music Downloads, Translating ALShow XML Skins
SmartSketch (File) by IMSI/Design LLC
Use Hijaak to convert. SmartSketch became FutureSplash which ultimately became Macromedia's Flash. Related links: Hijaak
SwordSearcher File

Technical Data for SSK File Extension

File classification:

Settings

Related files:

msstyles, theme, skn, zip, ask, b64, a00, ini, xml

Mime type:

application/x-ssk

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.

ProgramID: SmartSketch.Drawing
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SMARTS~1\sketch32.exe %1

ProgramID: ALSong.ssk
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ESTsoft\ALSong\ALSong.exe /skin

an ssk skin file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SSK files

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