Basic information about SEL file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SEL（*.SEL or *.sel）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the SEL file yourself.

There are 5 file types using the SEL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SEL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SEL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SEL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SEL file?
  • How to open a SEL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SEL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SEL file?
  • How to convert SEL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SEL file format?


1.Detail information about SEL file extension: Perceptron Scanner File

File type Perceptron Scanner File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SEL file is a Perceptron Scanner File. The sel file extension is associated with Corel Paint Shop Pro, an advanced photo-editing software for Microsoft Windows, developed and sold by Corel Corporation.

The sel files contain saved selections.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SEL files

Windows		 Rapidform Explorer (Geomagic Verify Viewer)


2.Detail information about SEL file extension: LinkOne Selection List File

File type LinkOne Selection List File Category Data Files
Developer Mincom File format N/A
Description SEL file is a LinkOne Selection List File developed by Mincom.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SEL files

Windows		 Mincom LinkOne WebView
Mincom LinkOne Viewer
Mincom LinkOne WinView


3.Detail information about SEL file extension: Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Selection Data

File type Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Selection Data Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SEL file is a Corel PaintShop Photo Pro Selection Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SEL files

Windows		 Corel PaintShop Pro


4.Detail information about SEL file extension: Hmmscore File

File type Hmmscore File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SEL file is a Hmmscore File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SEL files

Linux		 Sequence Alignment and Modeling system


5.Detail information about SEL file extension: Nintendo Wii Debugging Symbols

File type Nintendo Wii Debugging Symbols Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SEL file is a Nintendo Wii Debugging Symbols.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SEL files



Can't open a SEL file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.SEL”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the SEL extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SEL file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of SEL files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a SEL file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SEL file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a SEL file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the SEL file is damaged.
  • Whether the SEL file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the SEL file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the SEL file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the SEL file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SEL file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SEL file.

If the SEL file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.