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Basic information about SHC file

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

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


1.Detail information about SHC file extension: Adobe Photoshop Contours File

File type Adobe Photoshop Contours File Category Data Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description SHC file is a Adobe Photoshop Contours File developed by Adobe Systems. Settings file used by Adobe Photoshop, a professional graphics editing program; contains a library of contours, which shape the appearance of an effect when creating custom layer styles; used for saving and loading contours, which are made available in the Layer Style dialog from the Layer → Layer Style menu options.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SHC files

Windows		 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Adobe Creative Suite

macOS		 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017



Can't open a SHC 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.SHC”。

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 SHC extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SHC 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.