STSKIN File

The customized appearance setting for Steam applications can be saved in a file with the .STSKIN extension. These are known as "skins" for Steam, supported by a simple application called Steam Customizer. The skins enable users to change the style and appearance of the entire application. They can cover parts of the client applications, dialog boxes, or the inbox.

Format of the .STSKIN File for Steam

Files with the .STSKIN extension include a header with textual metadata that covers information about the content of the file, its creator, website, skin version, and its base. The file may also contain binary data - graphics, and textual - specifying individual elements of Steam. Personalizing the application can involve:

• fonts,
• colors and text styles - basic and auxiliary,
• the appearance and color scheme of the background,
• images used as logos, background.

The file format is developed by the creator of the Steam Customizer software.

How to Use an STSKIN Skin?

Files in this format can be downloaded from the internet. They are provided by the creators. You can also create them in the dedicated editor that is part of the Steam Customizer application. The skin saved on the computer is also loaded through the application. It can serve as a manager for .STSKIN files. If the application is associated with .STSKIN files, double-clicking them will load the skins into Steam.