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Basic information about SCSS file

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

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


1.Detail information about SCSS file extension: Sass Cascading Style Sheet

File type Sass Cascading Style Sheet Category Web Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description SCSS file is a Sass Cascading Style Sheet. Style sheet that contains Sass language; similar to a .CSS file but with added capabilities, such as variables, nested rules, and mixins; used to format contents of a Web page.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCSS files

Windows
Compass.app
Notepad++
Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017
Other text editor

macOS
Compass.app
CodeKit
Apple TextEdit
Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017
Other text editor

Linux
Compass.app



How to convert SCSS files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for SCSS files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve SCSS to another files conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a SCSS 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.SCSS”。

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 SCSS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SCSS 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.