What is MSI file?
Microsoft Windows Installer package is a file format used to install software applications. MSI file extension is used for Windows Installer Package files. The MSI file contains data that define the application, and the installer package itself.
MSI Format details
| Full Name | Windows Installer Package |
|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Category | Misc Files |
Tools that will help you view MSI files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the MSI extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the MSI file and many other types of files (All in One Viewer).
Of course, there are such tools. However, it should be remembered that they may display the data contained in the MSI file differently than the application dedicated to handling the MSI file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the MSI file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the MSI file.
Below you will find a list of software programs that will help you with this. These software programs will help you view the content of the MSI file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
MSI File Viewers
- Microsoft Windows
- 7-Zip
- Windows Installer
- Windows Installer XML