SMC File Type

- The quick facts

What are SMC files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a SMC file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a SMC file?

A .SMC file is a Super Nintendo ROM Image file.

Files that contain the SMC file extension are normally associated with Nintendo's Super Nintendo gaming system (SNES).

The SMC files contain digital copies of the games that were originally contained within an original SNES game cartridge.

The SMC files that contain these game copies allow the SNES games to be played on a personal computer using a software Super Nintendo emulator.

Please be aware that in most cases, the games contained in an SMC file are copyrighted so it may be illegal to distribute these files.

How to open SMC files

We have identified one SMC opener that is compatible with this specific type of SMC file.

Programs that open Super Nintendo ROM Image files

Last updated: March 17, 2022

Suggest another file format using extension SMC

While we know of one file format using the .SMC 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 .SMC file.

Various apps that use files with this extension

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