SC2ARCHIVE

Basic information about SC2ARCHIVE file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SC2ARCHIVE（*.SC2ARCHIVE or *.sc2archive）, 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 SC2ARCHIVE file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the SC2ARCHIVE file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SC2ARCHIVE file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SC2ARCHIVE file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SC2ARCHIVE file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the SC2ARCHIVE file?
How to open a SC2ARCHIVE file?
What programs do I need to open a SC2ARCHIVE file?
What programs help to create and edit a SC2ARCHIVE file?
How to convert SC2ARCHIVE files to another file format?
How to convert another files to SC2ARCHIVE file format?

1.Detail information about SC2ARCHIVE file extension: Blizzard StarCraft 2 Archive File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SC2ARCHIVE files
File type	Blizzard StarCraft 2 Archive File	Category	Game Files
Developer	Blizzard Entertainment	File format	Binary
Description	SC2ARCHIVE file is a Blizzard StarCraft 2 Archive File developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Data file used by StarCraft II, a sci-fi real-time strategy game; stores an archive of files in Blizzard's Mo'PaQ format (.MPQ files); may store models, textures, sounds, settings, and other game data; typically used for applying patches, such as bug fixes, to the game.
Windows	Blizzard StarCraft 2 MPQ Editor StormLib Library StarCraft II
macOS	Blizzard StarCraft 2 MPQ Extractor StormLib Library MPQKit StarCraft II
Linux	mpq-tools StormLib Library

Can't open a SC2ARCHIVE 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.SC2ARCHIVE”。

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 SC2ARCHIVE extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support SC2ARCHIVE 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 SC2ARCHIVE 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 SC2ARCHIVE file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SC2ARCHIVE 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 SC2ARCHIVE file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the SC2ARCHIVE file is damaged.
Whether the SC2ARCHIVE file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the SC2ARCHIVE file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the SC2ARCHIVE file format is incompletely.
Whether the SC2ARCHIVE file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SC2ARCHIVE file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SC2ARCHIVE file.

If the SC2ARCHIVE 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.