SNAP File Extension

The SNAP file extension was created by Canonical and is also known as the Snap Application Package. SNAP is classified as a Executable Files and The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open SNAP files in snapd program.

Snap Application Package File Type

Snap Application Package File Type
Extension .snap
Developer Canonical
Popularity 5.0 (49 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program snapd
Category Executable Files
Format Not Available
Updated 7/1/2025

What is a SNAP File Type?

If you are a developer who has packaged an application with Snapcraft or has received an SNAP file to run an application on Linux, you will probably only encounter SNAP files. The SNAP file makes it easy to run an application by a user because it does not need to be installed and does not depend on external resources to work.

L' tool snapd is a backup-plan used to maintain and manage SNAP packages. You can install a SNAP packet with $snap installer and remove a SNAP packet with $snap remove.

Free Online SNAP Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online SNAP tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare SNAP files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .SNAP (Snap Application Package) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your SNAP files directly from your device with ease.

SNAP Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Snap Application Package .SNAP File Extensions while opening the .SNAP files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open SNAP Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Snap Application Package on your system such as snapd.
  2. Associate default Snapd snapd program for *.snap (Snap Application Package) files.


Related SNAP File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for SNAP File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the SNAP 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.

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About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

SNAP file extension icon image.About SNAP - Snap Application Package

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Updated 7/1/2025