XPI File Extension

XPI file extension is created by Mozilla, also known as Cross-platform Installer Package. XPI has been classified as Plugin Files. This file is saved during a zipped format. you will view the contents by unzipping it with a file decompression program. You can open XPI files in Mozilla SeaMonkey program.

Cross-platform Installer Package File Type

What is a XPI File Type?

Some versions of Firefox allow you to install XPI files; simply drag-drop the file into an open web browser window. The Mozilla software uses a component called XPInstall (which includes the Mozilla installation script d&apos) to install the XPI packages.

If it doesn't work to drag-drop the XPI file, you can install the file in Firefox by following the instructions below.

Install an XPI file in Thunderbird with the following instructions.

Since an XPI file is compressed Zip @-@, you can manually extract the contents of the file by renaming it to l' extension .xpi to .zip and extracting the contents using a Zip compression utility, such as Corel WinZip, 7-Zip, or Apple Archive Utility. You will find most likely a .JAR file, which is usually used to contain the software to be installed, and a file install.js or install.rdf.

Free online XPI Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .XPI (Cross-platform Installer Package) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to XPI, merge, split and compare the XPI files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

XPI Converter

Open XPI

Edit XPI

Compare XPI Files

Merge XPI Files

Split XPI Files

XPI Metadata Viewer

XPI Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Cross-platform Installer Package .XPI File Extensions while opening the .XPI files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open XPI Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Cross-platform Installer Package on your system such as Mozilla SeaMonkey.
2. Associate default Mozilla Mozilla SeaMonkey program for *.xpi (Cross-platform Installer Package) files.
   
   

   Associate XPI Default Program on Windows

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

   Associate XPI Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.XPI (e.g example.xpi) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Mozilla Mozilla SeaMonkey program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Mozilla SeaMonkey extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related XPI File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for XPI File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the XPI 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 XPI File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Mozilla Firefox 75 for Windows	Open Source	Mozilla
	Mozilla SeaMonkey 2 for Windows	Open Source	Mozilla
	Mozilla Thunderbird 24 for Windows	Freeware	Mozilla

Open XPI File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Mozilla Firefox 75 for MacOs	Open Source	Mozilla
	Mozilla SeaMonkey 2 for MacOs	Open Source	Mozilla
	Mozilla Thunderbird 24 for MacOs	Freeware	Mozilla

Open XPI file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Mozilla Firefox 75 for Linux	Open Source	Mozilla
	Mozilla SeaMonkey 2 for Linux	Open Source	Mozilla
	Mozilla Thunderbird 24 for Linux	Freeware	Mozilla

Open XPI file on Web

Open XPI file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	Mozilla Firefox 75 for iOS	Open Source	Mozilla

Open XPI file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	Mozilla Firefox 75 for Android	Open Source	Mozilla

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.

About XPI - Cross-platform Installer Package

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