SCH File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a SCH file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .SCH files.
What is a SCH file?
The .sch file extension is used for a proprietary data file format that was created by Microsoft. Also known as Microsoft Schedule+ project files, these SCH files can be created using the Microsoft Schedule+ software, which is an outdated and unsupported program that has been replaced by Microsoft Outlook.These SCH files contain project data that has been created using the Microsoft Schedule+ software. These .sch files are normally found in older Windows PCs.The Microsoft Schedule+ software can be used to open these .sch files. It's recommended to only use this program for viewing and editing the project data that is stored in these SCH files.
How to open SCH files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension SCH for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different SCH openers which you will find listed below.
Suggest another file format using extension SCH
While we know of one file format using the .SCH file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .SCH file.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of SCH files. Remember, different programs may use SCH files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | ExpressSCH | User submitted |
 | Stuffit Expander | User submitted |
 | Schedule Board | User submitted |
 | PADS | User submitted |
 | Microsoft Schedule | User submitted |
 | OrCAD Capture | User submitted |
 | Any Video Converter Professional | User submitted |
 | Altium Designer | User submitted |
 | EAGLE | User submitted |
 | OrcadR Capture | User submitted |
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