Basic information about SCG file

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

There are 2 file types using the SCG file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SCG file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SCG file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SCG file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SCG file?
  • How to open a SCG file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SCG file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SCG file?
  • How to convert SCG files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SCG file format?


1.Detail information about SCG file extension: ColoRIX Image File

File type ColoRIX Image File Category Raster Image Files
Developer RIX Softworks File format Binary
Description SCG file is a ColoRIX Image File developed by RIX Softworks. Bitmap image created by ColoRIX, an MS-DOS paint program developed by RIX Softworks in the 1980s and 1990s; contains a color graphic; may still be opened with the XnView image viewer.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCG files

Windows		 XnViewMP

macOS		 XnViewMP

Linux		 XnViewMP


2.Detail information about SCG file extension: myPM SCG Definition File

File type myPM SCG Definition File Category Data Files
Developer Midori Media File format Binary
Description SCG file is a myPM SCG Definition File developed by Midori Media.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCG files

Windows		 Midori Media myPM SCG Classic



Can't open a SCG 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.SCG”。

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 SCG extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SCG 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.