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Basic information about SCI file

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

There are 5 file types using the SCI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SCI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SCI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SCI file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SCI file?
  • How to open a SCI file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SCI file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SCI file?
  • How to convert SCI files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SCI file format?


1.Detail information about SCI file extension: Sierra AdLib Audio File

File type Sierra AdLib Audio File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SCI file is a Sierra AdLib Audio File. The SCI file extension is associated with various old computer games developed by the Sierra On-Line. The *.sci file contains audio data compatible with AdLib sound cards for IBM-PC compatible computers.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCI files

Windows		 Winamp with AdPlug plugin

macOS		 Audio Overload


2.Detail information about SCI file extension: Scilab Script

File type Scilab Script Category Data Files
Developer Scilab Enterprises File format Text
Description SCI file is a Scilab Script developed by Scilab Enterprises.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCI files

Windows		 Scilab

macOS
 Scilab

Linux		 Scilab


3.Detail information about SCI file extension: ColoRIX Graphics Image

File type ColoRIX Graphics Image Category Raster Image Files
Developer ColoRIX File format N/A
Description SCI file is a ColoRIX Graphics Image developed by ColoRIX.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCI files

Windows		 XnViewMP

macOS
 XnViewMP

Linux		 XnViewMP


4.Detail information about SCI file extension: Scitex Continuous Tone (CT2T) Bitmap Image/Fax File

File type Scitex Continuous Tone (CT2T) Bitmap Image/Fax File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SCI file is a Scitex Continuous Tone (CT2T) Bitmap Image/Fax File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCI files


5.Detail information about SCI file extension: Virtumonde / Vundo Trojan Infected Data

File type Virtumonde / Vundo Trojan Infected Data Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SCI file is a Virtumonde / Vundo Trojan Infected Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SCI files

Windows		 Avast Antivirus
AVG Antivirus
Norton Antivirus
BitDefender
ESET Nod32 Antivirus
Norton Internet Security



Can't open a SCI 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.SCI”。

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 SCI extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SCI 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.