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Basic information about SDZ file

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

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


1.Detail information about SDZ file extension: NCI Compressed Database

File type NCI Compressed Database Category Data Files
Developer National Cancer Institute File format Binary
Description SDZ file is a NCI Compressed Database developed by National Cancer Institute. Compressed .SDF (Structure Data File) that uses Gzip (.GZ files) compression to reduce the SDF file size; contains a database of NCI Open Database Compounds, which are molecular structure datasets used in cancer research.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDZ files

Windows		 Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows
ConeXware PowerArchiver
Corel WinZip 21
7-Zip

macOS		 Apple Archive Utility
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16
The Unarchiver

Linux		 gzip


2.Detail information about SDZ file extension: Spring Content Package

File type Spring Content Package Category Game Files
Developer Spring File format Zip
Description SDZ file is a Spring Content Package developed by Spring.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SDZ files

Windows		 Spring
Corel WinZip 21
7-Zip

macOS
 Spring
Apple Archive Utility

Linux		 Spring



Can't open a SDZ 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.SDZ”。

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 SDZ extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SDZ 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.