SET File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a SET file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .SET files.
What is a SET file?
Files that contain the .set file extension can be associated with Microsoft's Backup File Set. The SET file contains the set of files that a user wants to back up. When you back up additional files, the new files are also are added to the SET file archive.
The .set file extension is also used by a number of applications to store the user's application configuration settings and preferences. The file is loaded by the application when the program is run on the system. Some of the applications that commonly use the SET file format for this purpose include Diablo II, AutoCad and Corel Painter.
How to open SET 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 SET for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different SET openers which you will find listed below.
Suggest another file format using extension SET
While we know of one file format using the .SET 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 .SET file.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of SET files. Remember, different programs may use SET files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | WinRAR | User submitted |
 | Capture NX | User submitted |
 | Nikon Scan | User submitted |
 | SONAR Producer Edition | User submitted |
 | SONAR LE | User submitted |
 | Music Creator | User submitted |
 | Muvizu | User submitted |
 | SONAR Producer | User submitted |
 | Nikon Capture Editor | User submitted |
 | SONAR Home Studio | User submitted |
Not sure exactly what type of file you are trying to open? Try our new File Analyzer. It is a free tool that can identify more than 11,000 different kinds of files - most likely yours too! It will help you find software that can handle your specific type of file. Download File Analyzer here.