How to open SCN files
Did your computer fail to open a SCN file? We explain what SCN files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your files.
What is a SCN file?
Files that contain the .scn file extension are scenario files that are commonly used by real-time strategy computer games, such as Age of Empires, SIM City and Age of Mythology. The SCN file contains a game play map that may include terrain, starting locations and conditions for defeating various accomplishments within the game.
The .scn file extension is also used by ALCATech Software for audio file management. These SCN files position the locations of sounds within the audio files created by the program.
In some cases, the .scn file extension is also used by the Pinnacle Studio software program. These files are used by the software to specify the begin and end point of different scenes.
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Software that will open, convert or fix SCN files
These apps are known to open certain types of SCN files. Since many different programs may use SCN files for different purposes, you may need to try a few of the apps to open your specific SCN file.
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 | MGI Software Corp. VideoWav | User submitted |
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 | MGI Software Corp. VideoWave | User submitted |
 | Caligari trueSpace | User submitted |
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 | Age of Empires II Expansion | User submitted |