Opening SEC Files

The SEC file type is primarily associated with SmartViewer.

SEC	File extension: SEC
	File type:	surveillance video

What is a SEC file?

SEC files mostly belong to SmartViewer by Samsung. SEC is a filename extension for videos captured with Samsung surveillance systems. Such SEC files are stored in a proprietary format playable with SmartViewer and they contain surveillance footage encoded with H.264/AVC codec. SEC video files may also contain audio data and metadata such as camera id, timestamps, and file information. SEC filename extension is also associated with a multimedia container format used to store sequential M-JPEG video streams and MP3 audio streams with playable with SecPlayer, a GuinXell customized PlayStation Portable video player. Creo, a 3D modeling software stores sketches made as part of 3D models in SEC files. SpecsIntact, an automated system used to prepare standardized facility construction specifications uses its proprietary file format to save construction specification data in SEC files. Exchange Server, an email server and calendar software for Windows server platforms also saves the secondary data from its Migration Wizard in SEC files.

How to open SEC files

You need a suitable software like SmartViewer to open a SEC 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 SEC file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SEC 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 SEC files:

SmartViewer by Samsung
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SEC files are often referred to as SmartViewer videos because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Creo (sketch) by PTC
Creo (formerly Pro/ENGINEER) is a 3D product design software, featuring productivity tools that promote best practices in design while ensuring compliance with your industry and company standards. Project sketches made from parts of a 3D model in Creo are stored in SEC files. This file format is classified as 3D Image.
Diskreet (encrypted data) by Broadcom
Diskreet is a data encryption software distributed as part of Norton Utilities for DOS and Windows 3.x. Files encrypted with Diskreet have SEC filename extension. This file format is classified as Encoded.
Disney Animation Studio (secure animation) by Disney
Disney Animation Studio was a design software for creating animation characters featured in classic animation movies. Disney Secure Animation files created with Disney Animation Studio were stored in SEC files. This program was available for AmingaOS, MS-DOS, and classic Windows operating system. This file format is classified as Video.
Encryption (secret key) by Broadcom
Encryption is a cryptography software used to ensure secure data storage and transmission. It uses GPG technology to encrypt entire hard drives, cloud systems, removable storage media, tablets, email systems etc. Secret keys generated by Encryption are stored in SEC files. This file format is classified as Encoded. Related links: Pretty Good Protection
Exchange Server (data) by Microsoft
Exchange Server is an email and calendar program used in Windows server environments. The secondary IFF data created by Exchange Server's Migration Wizard is stored in a SEC file. This file format is classified as Data.
FFmpeg (surveillance video) by FFmpeg Team
FFmpeg is a powerful media conversion software with a large library of codecs and tools for manipulating video, audio, and other multimedia file types. SEC surveillance videos may be converted to other formats (e.g. MP4) with FFmpeg. This file format is classified as Video.
SpecsIntact (construction specification) by NASA
SpecsIntact is an automated system software for preparing standardized facility construction specification. Construction specification data created with SpecsIntact is stored in an SEC file. This file format is classified as Data.
TAPCIS (forum section list) by CompuServe
TAPCIS is a DOS-based program used to speed up user access and management of CompuServe email accounts and forum memberships. Although it was originally an interpreted BASIC program, TAPCIS was later distributed as a standalone program. The SEC file used by TAPCIS lists forum sections and library names. This file format is classified as Data.

SEC file format details:

A file format defines how the data in the file is structured. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. However, different programs can use the same file extension, and file extensions can be assigned incorrectly. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. In the following you will find our evaluation of the SEC files:

SEC is a very common file type and includes very many different file formats. But the following two file formats are common:

15% of all SEC files start with the bytes 00 E0 crucial for 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 75 MB in size and range from 6 MB to 730 MB. The file type was developed only in the last few years.
10% of all SEC files start with the bytes 0D 0A, which are crucial for this file format. The content consists of readable text data, which can be read using a text editor. Most of these files are 2 KB to 7 KB in size. The keywords *=========== and Exercise 1 are typical for these files. Such files sometimes refer to exercise, completedo, resultsdo, holderdo, exampledo, pfluegerdo and keppnerdo.

All other SEC files (75%) have different formats, such as MP4, ZIP, EXE, MKV, XML, Source, DOC, PDF, GZIP, Salted, zXZ, TFORM and INFKEY. Tagged as anmr, ydxj, examdo, exam, pdbsh or setup. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your SEC file!

Technical Data for SEC File Extension

File classification:

Video

Related files:

seco, seclist, exe, sec 2, zip, mp4, thm, rsec, seconds, 1, do, pdf, mpg, zmk, xpl, kwi, asec, dat, sce, seq

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: SearchEngineCommando.Project, FileType: SearchEngineCommandoProject, AppName: Search Engine Commando Application

ProgramID: SecurePro.FileType
EXEFile: C:\abisoft\SP\SecurePro.exe %1

ProgramID: secexfile
EXEFile: blank

ProgramID: secFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\proeWildfire 2.0\bin\proe.exe %1

ProgramID: CSSSECURITY.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Motorola\PST\UT_NVM.exe

ProgramID: secFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ptc\proeWildfire 3.0\bin\proe.exe

ProgramID: secFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ptc\proe\bin\proe.exe

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a sec surveillance video is a special file format by Samsung and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SEC files

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