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Basic information about SID file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SID（*.SID or *.sid）, 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 SID file yourself.

There are 7 file types using the SID file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SID file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SID file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SID file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the SID file?
How to open a SID file?
What programs do I need to open a SID file?
What programs help to create and edit a SID file?
How to convert SID files to another file format?
How to convert another files to SID file format?

1.Detail information about SID file extension: Steam Game Data Backup File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SID files
File type	Steam Game Data Backup File	Category	Game Files
Developer	Valve	File format	Binary
Description	SID file is a Steam Game Data Backup File developed by Valve. Backup file created by Steam, an application used to download and manage Valve video games on desktop computers; contains compressed game data created by the Steam backup feature (steambackup.exe program); used to backup games to DVDs or other external media.
Windows	Valve Steam
macOS	Valve Steam

2.Detail information about SID file extension: MrSID Image

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SID files
File type	MrSID Image	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	LizardTech	File format	Binary
Description	SID file is a MrSID Image developed by LizardTech.
Windows	Lizardtech GeoExpress Lizardtech GeoViewer Lizardtech LiDAR Compressor Lizardtech Express Server ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop ERDAS IMAGINE ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 A Web browser with LizardTech ExpressView (MrSID) Browser Plug-in CompeGPS Land Total GIS Converter
macOS	A Web browser with LizardTech ExpressView (MrSID) Browser Plug-in
Linux	Lizardtech Express Server

3.Detail information about SID file extension: SID Audio File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SID files
File type	SID Audio File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SID file is a SID Audio File.
Windows	ACID 64 Player quadraSID
macOS	SIDPLAY quadraSID
Linux	Audacious SIDPlayer

4.Detail information about SID file extension: ScanIt Document

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SID files
File type	ScanIt Document	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	AmsterCHEM	File format	XML
Description	SID file is a ScanIt Document developed by AmsterCHEM.
Windows	AmsterCHEM ScanIt

5.Detail information about SID file extension: Commodore 64 Tunes And Sound Effects File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SID files
File type	Commodore 64 Tunes And Sound Effects File	Category	Misc Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SID file is a Commodore 64 Tunes And Sound Effects File.
Windows	SIDTool

6.Detail information about SID file extension: Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) Software Inventory Delta

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SID files
File type	Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) Software Inventory Delta	Category	System Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SID file is a Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) Software Inventory Delta.
Windows	Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS)

7.Detail information about SID file extension: OpenOffice.org Slot Id File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SID files
File type	OpenOffice.org Slot Id File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	SID file is a OpenOffice.org Slot Id File.

How to convert SID files to another file format?

There are 10 records in our database eligible for SID files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve SID to another files conversion, you may use the option.

SID to BMP	SID to ECW	SID to J2K	SID to JP2
SID to JPEG	SID to JPG	SID to PDF	SID to PNG
SID to TIF	SID to TIFF

How to convert another files to SID file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for another files to SID file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to SID conversion, you may use the option.

ECW to SID

DO to SID

Can't open a SID 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.SID”。

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 SID extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support SID 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 SID 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 SID file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SID 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 SID file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the SID 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.