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Introduction
Have you downloaded a file with .manifest extension, but you are not sure what it is? It is important to know how to open this file – in order to be able to work with it. In this article we will explain what .manifest file extension is, how to open it and how to work with it.
What is a .MANIFEST file?
The file extension .MANIFEST stands for Steam Manifest File. This file extension belongs to the developer Valve. This
What to know
There is currently 1 software that can open the .manifest file on 2 platforms.
How to open a .MANIFEST file?
Below you can find an easy to understand, step-by-step guide to open the .MANIFEST file on your operating system/device.
How to open a .MANIFEST file on Windows (7, 8, 10)
To open the .manifest file on Windows, please follow these 4 easy steps.
1. In the first step you need to download the

Step 2: Locating your .MANIFEST file
2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.

Step 3: Choose “Open with”
3. In the third step, after locating your file, right click on it and click “Open with”.

Step 4: Choose the software and click ok
4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the Valve Steam software that you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Windows.
How to open a .MANIFEST file on Mac
Below you can see a visual guide on how to open the .manifest file on Mac in 4 easy steps.
1. In the first step you need to download the

Step 2: Finding your .MANIFEST file
2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.

Step 3: Clicking “Open with”
3. In the third step, after locating your file, right click on it and click “Open with”.

Step 4: Choosing the software to open your file
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the Valve Steam software you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Mac.
Still cannot open the .MANIFEST file?
If you cannot open the .MANIFEST file, it is entirely possible that you are trying to open the wrong file. There are many similar file extensions that look like the .MANIFEST file –
Conclusion
In this article you have learned how to open the .MANIFEST file with the