How to open .sh file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .sh file. The full name of the file is Bash Shell Script. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.

.sh file extension (Bash Shell Script)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Developer Files N/A Bash Shell Script
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Programs using this file extension: .sh
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • gVim
  • Notepad++
  • GNU Bash
  • Cygwin
MAC OS
MAC
  • Apple Terminal
  • iTerm
  • MacVim
  • GNU Bash
Linux
Linux
  • GNU Bash
  • Vim

.sh file extension (Unix Shell Archive)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Compressed Files N/A Unix Shell Archive
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Programs using this file extension: .sh
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • ZipZag
Linux
Linux
  • unshar


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  • What is .sh file?
  • How can I convert .sh file?
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