The table below provides some useful information about the .sh extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .sh file?
- What program do I need to open a .sh file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .sh?
- How can I convert .sh file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .sh
1 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .sh files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .sh |
|---|---|
| Type: | Unix Shell Script |
| Category: | Development |
| Mime type: | text/plain |
| Description: | |
| SH file is an Unix Shell Script. A shell script is a script written for the shell, or command line interpreter of an operating system. It is often considered a simple programming language. | |
| [Detailed description] [Download sample sh] | |
| Open with: | Bash |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| VIM |
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| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| awk, bat, cmd, ksh, pl, pm, scpt, shar | |
Recommended software for .sh files
Cannot open .sh files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.sh files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.









