All about SCI Files

The SCI file type is primarily associated with Scilab.

SCIFile Extension SCI
File extension: SCI
File type:  script file

What is an SCI file?

SCI files mostly belong to Scilab. SCI files are used by several specialized software systems, each storing different kinds of data.
Scilab scripts: Some SCI files contain program code used in Scilab. These files hold numerical commands and functions in plain text, and they execute within the Scilab environment.
AccuSoft image files: Other SCI files store image data created with AccuSoft Inspire Pro and handled by AccuSoft ImageGear.
Scientific WorkPlace documents: In some cases, the extension belongs to files that hold scientific documents with structured text and equations.
CST PCB stackup files: A few SCI files are used by CST Studio Suite to hold PCB stackup data, sometimes incorporating .NET elements.
Multimedia: Rarely, the extension has been applied to audio or video files.
Use the associated application to open and view the file. For example:
  • If it is a Scilab script, open it using Scilab or a text editor.
  • If it is an AccuSoft image file, use AccuSoft Inspire Pro.
  • If it is a Scientific WorkPlace document, open it with Scientific WorkPlace software.
  • If it is a PCB stackup file, use CST Studio Suite.
  • FilExt.com note: For more details, visit Scilab, AccuSoft, Scientific WorkPlace, or CST Studio Suite.

    How to open an SCI file

    You need a suitable software like Scilab to open an SCI file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your SCI file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SCI file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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    How to convert SCI files to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

    If you want to convert or edit an SCI file, you can use our free Online SCI File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):
    1. To do this, click the button "Choose your .sci file to view this image" on this page.
    2. Your SCI file will then be displayed in the browser.
    3. Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
    4. Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
    5. Your file will be converted and downloaded.

    Programs that open and convert SCI files:

    1. Scilab
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SCI files are often referred to as Scilab developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. ColorRIX VGA Paint (Bitmap) by RIX SoftWorks Inc.
      An MS-DOS paint program. This file format is classified as Graphic. Related links: XnView
    3. ScanVec Inspire File
    4. SciFax FAX
      Scitex Continuous Tone (CT2T) bitmap image/Fax Related links: XnView
    5. Scilab (Source Code) by INRIA
      Scilab is a scientific software package for numerical computations providing a powerful open computing environment for engineering and scientific applications. This file format is classified as Source Code.
    6. Sierra AdLib Audio File Format
      Play using Winamp with the AdPlug plug-in. This file format is classified as Audio. Related links: Winamp, AdPlug
    7. System Configuration Data

    SCI file extension format:

    Each file has a definite file format, that is, how the stored data is arranged in the file. The initial characters of a file are called signature, sometimes also referred to as "magic bytes". The signature can be used to infer the file format. However, different programs can use the same file extension, and file extensions can be assigned incorrectly. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Our evaluation of the SCI files looks like this:

    SCI is not a common file extension and covers a large number of different file formats. But the following two file formats are common:

    The remaining 70% of all SCI files are different files with different signatures, the following 3 formats can be found: ZIP. Sometimes used for quest, truss or exerc. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your SCI file!

    Technical Data for SCI File Extension

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    The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

    ProgramID: GraphicsConverterPro.sci, FileType: SciFax, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
    EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe

    ProgramID: PEX7.Image, AppName: Ulead Photo Explorer
    EXEFile: PEX.EXE

    ProgramID: PEX8.Image

    ProgramID: PV1.Image, AppName: Ulead Instant Viewer

    ProgramID: scifile, FileType: SciFAX

    ProgramID: PEX7.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ulead Systems\Ulead Photo Explorer 7.0\Pex.exe %1

    ProgramID: PV1.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ulead Systems\Ulead Photo Explorer 7.0\eViewer.exe %1

    ProgramID: PV8.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ulead Systems\Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0

    ProgramID: PV8.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ulead Systems\Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 SE Basic\eViewer.exe %1

    ProgramID: XnView.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

    ProgramID: PV85.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ulead Systems\Ulead Photo Explorer 8.5 SE\eViewer.exe %1

    ProgramID: PV85.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ulead Systems\Ulead Photo Explorer 8.6\eViewer.exe

    ProgramID: PEX85.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ulead Systems\Ulead Photo Explorer 8.5 SE Basic\PEX.exe

    ProgramID: PV8.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ulead Systems\Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0\eViewer.exe

    ProgramID: PV85.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ulead Systems\Ulead Photo Explorer 8.5\eViewer.exe

    ProgramID: SCI_scilab_file
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\scilab-4.1.1\bin\wscilex.exe -O


    an sci script file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with SCI files

    • Associate the SCI file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open script files. Because only the current version supports the latest SCI file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Scilab update.
    • To make sure that your SCI file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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