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Basic information about SC2MAP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SC2MAP(*.SC2MAP or *.sc2map), 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 SC2MAP file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the SC2MAP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SC2MAP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SC2MAP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SC2MAP file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SC2MAP file?
  • How to open a SC2MAP file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SC2MAP file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SC2MAP file?
  • How to convert SC2MAP files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SC2MAP file format?


1.Detail information about SC2MAP file extension: Blizzard StarCraft 2 Map File

File type Blizzard StarCraft 2 Map File Category Game Files
Developer Blizzard Entertainment File format Binary
Description SC2MAP file is a Blizzard StarCraft 2 Map File developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Game map used by StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, a real-time strategy (RTS) game created as the sequel to StarCraft; contains the map name, author, description, size, terrain, units, triggers, pathing settings, and player starting points, as well as various objects; can be used for single player or multiplayer games.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SC2MAP files

Windows
Blizzard Starcraft 2
Blizzard StarCraft 2 Editor

macOS
Blizzard Starcraft 2
Blizzard StarCraft 2 Editor



Can't open a SC2MAP 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.SC2MAP”。

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 SC2MAP extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SC2MAP 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 SC2MAP 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 SC2MAP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SC2MAP 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 SC2MAP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the SC2MAP file is damaged.
  • Whether the SC2MAP file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the SC2MAP file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the SC2MAP file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the SC2MAP file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SC2MAP file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SC2MAP file.

If the SC2MAP 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.