Opening an SCM File
The SCM file type is primarily associated with GIMP.
What is an SCM file
How can I open an SCM file?
You need a suitable software like GIMP to open an SCM 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 SCM file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SCM file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.
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Programs that open and convert SCM files:
- GIMP by The GIMP Development Team
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SCM files are often referred to as GIMP plugins because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
- Grand Theft Auto III (mission script) by RockstarGrand Theft Auto III is an action-adventure video game in which the main character gets entangled in a life of crime and gang warfare while seeking revenge against his girlfriend. The game's mission script is saved in an SCM file. This file format is classified as Game. Related links: GTA3 Mods Editor
- Grand Theft Auto San Andreas (compiled script (opcode)) by RockstarGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas is an action-adventure video game available for mobile, desktop, and console devices. Opcodes used to add custom functionality and modify the game's behavior are stored in SCM files. This file format is classified as Game. Related links: SCM Instruction, List of opcodes, Opcode Database
- ICQ (compressed sound scheme) by ICQICQ is an instant messenger with video conferencing support. The program allows users to convert audio messages to text and respond to messages using smart replies. ICQ's compressed sound scheme is stored in an SCM file. This file format is classified as Audio.
- Media Player (video/audio) by MicrosoftMedia Player is a multimedia player distributed as part of Windows operating system. This program can be used to play audio and video SCM files encoded with SCM-codec to provide copyright protection. This file format is classified as Video.
- PDP-10 (Source Compare - FILCOM Output Showing Differences by Line) by DECThe PDP-10 was a mainframe computer manufactured by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) from the late 1960s. The name stands for Programmed Data Processor model 10. The PDP-10 was eventually eclipsed by the VAX supermini machines. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Wikipedia PDP-10 Page
- SadefCam (export data) by SADEFSadefCam is a series of outdated 3D programs with steelwork detailing profile libraries and building components which can be integrated into third-party software such as AutoCAD, Strucad, and Hypersteel. The SCM file used by SadefCam is an export file containing section and whole-group information for a steel profile manufacturing job. This file format is classified as 3D Image.
- SamyGo ChanEdit (Samsung TV channel list) by SamyGoSamyGo ChanEdit is a desktop software for editing channel lists and configuration data exported from Samsung televisions via USB. TV and satellite stations channel lists exported from Samsung TVs are stored in SCM files which are editable with SamyGo ChanEdit. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: SamyGo ChanEdit - Channel Editor
- SchematicMaker (data) by TopangaSchematicMaker was a Windows used to design schematic diagrams for applications such as PLC ladder, timing diagrams, and electronics/electrical circuits. The program stored some data in SCM files. This file format is classified as Data.
- Scheme (program) by Scheme Working GroupScheme is functional programming language designed as a minimalist dialect of the Lisp family of programming languages. Program source code files written in Scheme are stored in SCM or SS files. This file format is classified as Developer.
- ScreenCam (screen recording) by SmartGuyzScreenCam is a Windows-based screen recorder and video editor with support for movie annotation and exportation to standard file formats. Screen recordings captured with ScreenCam are initially stored in SCM files before the user exports them to a standard format such as MOV or MP4. This file format is classified as Video.
- Spanish Whiz (scrambled game sound) by BraserSpanish Whiz was a program for learning Spanish. It was designed to help persons who already know basic Spanish their expand vocabulary, pronunciation and listening skills. Spanish Whiz comprised exercises, dictations, games, a dictionary, and easy to understand explanations. The program stored scrambled game sounds in SCM files. This file format is classified as Audio.
- Starcraft (map) by BlizzardStarCraft is a military Sci-Fi video game set in a futuristic universe where three intelligent species fight for dominance. Maps used in this game are stored in SCM files. This file format is classified as Game.
SCM file format:
If you can determine the file format, the associated program can also be determined. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. However, different programs can use the same file extension, and file extensions can be assigned incorrectly. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Our analysis of the SCM files produces the following result:
SCM is a very widely used file extension. The file type includes different formats for different programs. The two most common formats are as follows:
- 35% of all SCM files internally use the ZIP format, so several files are combined and compressed into one SCM file. SCM files contain from 9 to 14 compressed files. File names are e.g. CloneInfo, FineTune_Digital, PackageDataBase.dat, RadioMap, SatDataBase.dat, ServiceProviders, TSIDList, TransponderDataBase.dat, UserTransponderDataBase.dat, map-AirA, map-AirD, map-CableD and map-ChKey. You can see the included files and images by renaming the file extension to .zip and then double-clicking it. The files are often between 9 KB and 51 KB in size. The keywords FineTune_Digitalu and FineTune_Digitalc` are typical for these files. These files can be linked to list, channel, senderliste, samsung and serie.
- 15% of all SCM files start with the magic bytes 02 00 01, which are always the first bytes of this file format. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. The files are on average 3 MB in size and range from 220 KB to 3 MB. An example of a file name is main.scm or mainV1.scm.
The remaining 50% of all SCM files are different files with different signatures, frequently e.g. GIMP Script-Fu Script, ScreenCam video, StarCraft Map, SCHEMATICS, MDLS, MODL and define. Sometimes used for lecture, script, demo, homework, scheme, solutions, falling, setting, lesson, color, ammu or your. You can get all the details of your SCM file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .scm file to analyze" above.
Technical Data for SCM File Extension
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.
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\icq\datafiles\externals.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ICQ\ICQRun.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Intense Language Office\Demo Movies\demo.ovl /sc %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Lotus ScreenCam Player\scplayer.exe /sc %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Starcraft\StarEdit.exe -n
EXEFile: C:\Starcraft\Emerald StarEdit.exe -n
EXEFile: C:\Starcraft\StarEdit.exe -n
EXEFile: e:\icq\datafiles\externals.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Business Objects\Multimedia\BusinessMiner Tutorial\scplayer.exe /sc %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PLT\DrScheme.exe %1
EXEFile: C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator.NETOCT-XP\My Documents\download\laymolo\Starcraft Broodwar folder\staredit.exe -n
EXEFile: E:\data\scplayer.exe /sc
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\LOTSUITE\SCRNCAM\SCRNCAM.EXE /e
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\EasyViewTraining\scplayer.exe /sc
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\LilyPond\usr\bin\guile.exe -e main -s
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Starcraft\SC X-tra Editor Base.exe -n
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Starcraft\StarEdit.exe -n
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\icq\datafiles\externals.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QvodPlayer\QvodPlayer.exe -localfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BROOD\StarEdit.exe -n
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\StormII\Storm.exe /play
an scm Script-Fu script is a special file format by The GIMP Development Team and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with SCM files
- Associate the SCM file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open script-fu scripts. Because only the current version supports the latest SCM file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the The GIMP Development Team manufacturer website after an available GIMP update.
- To make sure that your SCM file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
- Click here to open your .SCM file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.