Open CSN files

  • Full name
    Adobe Dreamweaver Snippet Format
  • Developer
    Adobe Systems
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Have you encountered a problem with a CSN file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a CSN file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your CSN file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is CSN file?

The file extension CSN identifies so-called code snippets of the website editor Adobe Dreamweaver. It is a reusable block of code that can be pasted into an HTML page via the 'snippets' window.

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CSN files are XML-based text files that can contain PHP or CFML in addition to HTML and JavaScript, for example. Adobe provides several snippets that are located in the Dreamweaver folder under 'Configuration / Snippets'.

Self-created snippets are stored (as of Windows Vista) under 'C: UsersNutzernameAppDataRoamingAdobeDreamweaverConfigurationSnippets'. On Mac, go to ~ / Library / Application Support / Adobe / Dreamweaver / Configuration / Snippets.

Programs which can open a CSN file

How to open file with CSN extension?

In order to open a file with CSN extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening CSN file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with CSN files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Adobe Dreamweaver or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening CSN files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support CSN files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of CSN files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Adobe Dreamweaver as the default program for opening CSN files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate CSN files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Adobe Dreamweaver applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Adobe Dreamweaver has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with CSN files

Sometimes problems with opening CSN files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • CSN files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open CSN files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • CSN file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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