ISM File Extension

The ISM file extension was created by Microsoft and is also known as the IIS Smooth Streaming Manifest File. ISM is classified as a Video Files and This file is saved in an XML format. You can view the XML structure and contents of the file in a text editor<\/a>. You can open ISM files in Flexera InstallShield program.

IIS Smooth Streaming Manifest File Type

What is a ISM File Type?

ISM files are referenced in Silverlight and d' other streaming applications to access video or audio streams. In the SmoothStreaming Streaming API, SmoothStreamingSource is used to specify a streaming source for a SmoothStreamingMediaElement (SSME) that streams multimedia content.NOTE: ISM files are generated at the apos; help from Expression Encoder, a program that creates multimedia content in addition to the manifest.

Free Online ISM Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online ISM tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare ISM files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .ISM (IIS Smooth Streaming Manifest File) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

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ISM Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the IIS Smooth Streaming Manifest File .ISM=9721 File Extensions while opening the .ISM=9721 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open ISM Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for IIS Smooth Streaming Manifest File on your system such as Flexera InstallShield.
2. Associate default Flexera Flexera InstallShield program for *.ism (IIS Smooth Streaming Manifest File) files.
   
   

   Associate ISM Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.ISM (e.g example.ism) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Flexera Flexera InstallShield program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .ism files.
   
   

Related ISM File Extensions

ISM default file extension is .ISM and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for ISM File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the ISM files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open ISM File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft IIS 000 for Windows	Paid	Microsoft
	Flexera InstallShield 2019 for Windows	Shareware	Flexera

Open ISM File on Mac OS

Open ISM file on Linux

Open ISM file on Web

Open ISM file on iOS

Open ISM file on Android

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About ISM - IIS Smooth Streaming Manifest File