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What are SHD files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a SHD file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your SHD files.

What is a SHD file?

SHD files have multiple uses, and ArtCAM Shader Settings is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

ArtCAM Shader Settings

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open SHD files

Important: Different programs may use files with the SHD file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your SHD file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested nine different SHD openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: May 19, 2024

All known file formats using extension .SHD

While ArtCAM Shader Settings is a popular type of SHD-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .SHD file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

VersaCAD Shade

We know that one SHD format is VersaCAD Shade. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Windows Shadow Spooler

We know that one SHD format is Windows Shadow Spooler. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of SHD files. Remember, different programs may use SHD files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

ShadeShadeUser submitted
Shade professionalShade professionalUser submitted
ChordsChordsUser submitted
Paper ShredderPaper ShredderUser submitted
Shade basicShade basicUser submitted
XSHADE ApplicationXSHADE ApplicationUser submitted
Shade standardShade standardUser submitted
SlideshowHDSlideshowHDUser submitted
samConfig2 ApplicationsamConfig2 ApplicationUser submitted

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