SC4DESC

Basic information about SC4DESC file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SC4DESC（*.SC4DESC or *.sc4desc）, 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 SC4DESC file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the SC4DESC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SC4DESC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SC4DESC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SC4DESC file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the SC4DESC file?
How to open a SC4DESC file?
What programs do I need to open a SC4DESC file?
What programs help to create and edit a SC4DESC file?
How to convert SC4DESC files to another file format?
How to convert another files to SC4DESC file format?

1.Detail information about SC4DESC file extension: SimCity 4 Description File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert SC4DESC files
File type	SimCity 4 Description File	Category	Game Files
Developer	Electronic Arts	File format	Binary
Description	SC4DESC file is a SimCity 4 Description File developed by Electronic Arts. Game description file used by SimCity 4, a city-building and simulation game; describes game properties such as the location and type of buildings and props; also specifies how people in the city interact with the buildings.
Windows	Electronic Arts SimCity 4 Electronic Arts Building Architect Tool iLive Reader SC4Tool
macOS	Electronic Arts SimCity 4 SimCity 4 Deluxe Edition

Can't open a SC4DESC 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.SC4DESC”。

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 SC4DESC extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support SC4DESC 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 SC4DESC 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 SC4DESC file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SC4DESC 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 SC4DESC file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the SC4DESC file is damaged.
Whether the SC4DESC file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the SC4DESC file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the SC4DESC file format is incompletely.
Whether the SC4DESC file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SC4DESC file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SC4DESC file.

If the SC4DESC 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.