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Opening an SHC File
The SHC file type is primarily associated with Adobe Photoshop.
What is an SHC file?
SHC files mostly belong to Adobe Photoshop. SHC files are used in Adobe Photoshop to store Style Hatch Contours data.
This file type holds specific contour settings that drive the hatch effects applied to images. These settings determine how contour lines are rendered within a design, helping to outline shapes or emphasize features without manual drawing.
Purpose: To store contour parameters that define hatch patterns. Usage: Loaded by Photoshop for applying style effects during image processing. Content: Contains proprietary configuration data not meant for manual editing. This file is meant to be used within Adobe Photoshop and its related plugins. Direct modifications by a text editor can corrupt the file.
FilExt.com tip: Few users realize that adjusting these parameters can subtly change the overall look of a design, influencing contour strength and spacing.
This file type holds specific contour settings that drive the hatch effects applied to images. These settings determine how contour lines are rendered within a design, helping to outline shapes or emphasize features without manual drawing.
FilExt.com tip: Few users realize that adjusting these parameters can subtly change the overall look of a design, influencing contour strength and spacing.
How can I open an SHC file?
You need a suitable software like Adobe Photoshop to open an SHC 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 SHC file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SHC 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 SHC files:
- Adobe Photoshop
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SHC files are often referred to as Adobe Photoshop settings because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
- Adobe Photoshop by Adobe Systems Incorporated.SHC Extension is a file used in Adobe Photoshop and are called Contours. This file format is classified as Graphic.
Technical Data for SHC File Extension
File classification:
Settings
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: Photoshop.ShapeCurves, AppName: Adobe Photoshop
EXEFile: Photoshop.exe
EXEFile: Photoshop.exe
ProgramID: Photoshop.ShapeCurves, AppName: Adobe Photoshop
EXEFile: Photoshp.exe
EXEFile: Photoshp.exe
ProgramID: Photoshop.ShapeCurves, AppName: Adobe Photoshop CS
EXEFile: Photoshop.exe
EXEFile: Photoshop.exe
ProgramID: Photoshop.ShapeCurves, AppName: Adobe Photoshop Elements
EXEFile: PhotoshopElements.exe
EXEFile: PhotoshopElements.exe
ProgramID: PhotoshopElements.ShapeCurves, AppName: Adobe Photoshop Elements
EXEFile: photoshopelements.exe
EXEFile: photoshopelements.exe
ProgramID: Photoshop.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS\Photoshop.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS\Photoshop.exe %1
ProgramID: Photoshop.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop 6.0.1 CE\Photoshp.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop 6.0.1 CE\Photoshp.exe %1
ProgramID: Photoshop.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop 6.0\Photoshp.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop 6.0\Photoshp.exe %1
ProgramID: Photoshop.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop 7.0\Photoshop.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop 7.0\Photoshop.exe
ProgramID: Photoshop.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop 7.0\Photoshop.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop 7.0\Photoshop.exe %1
ProgramID: Photoshop.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop CS\Photoshop.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop CS\Photoshop.exe
ProgramID: Photoshop.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop CS\Photoshop.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop CS\Photoshop.exe %1
ProgramID: Photoshop.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements\PhotoshopElements.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements\PhotoshopElements.exe %1
ProgramID: PhotoshopElements.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 2\PhotoshopElements.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 2\PhotoshopElements.exe %1
ProgramID: PhotoshopElements.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 3.0\PhotoshopElementsEditor.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 3.0\PhotoshopElementsEditor.exe %1
ProgramID: PhotoshopElements.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Photoshop Elements 2\PhotoshopElements.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Photoshop Elements 2\PhotoshopElements.exe %1
ProgramID: PhotoshopElements.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: Y:\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 2\PhotoshopElements.exe %1
EXEFile: Y:\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 2\PhotoshopElements.exe %1
ProgramID: Photoshop.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\adobe\photoshop cs\photoshop.exe %1 does not exist.
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\adobe\photoshop cs\photoshop.exe %1 does not exist.
ProgramID: Photoshop.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Photoshop7\Photoshop.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Photoshop7\Photoshop.exe %1
ProgramID: Photoshop.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop 7.0\Photoshop.exe \WINDOWS1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop 7.0\Photoshop.exe \WINDOWS1
ProgramID: Photoshop.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Photoshop CS\Photoshop.exe %1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Photoshop CS\Photoshop.exe %1
ProgramID: Photoshop.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%r\Adobe\Photoshop 7.0\Photoshop.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%r\Adobe\Photoshop 7.0\Photoshop.exe
ProgramID: PhotoshopElements.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 4.0\PhotoshopElementsEditor.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 4.0\PhotoshopElementsEditor.exe
ProgramID: PhotoshopElements.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 5.0\PhotoshopElementsEditor.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 5.0\PhotoshopElementsEditor.exe
ProgramID: Photoshop.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop\Photoshop.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop\Photoshop.exe
ProgramID: Photoshop.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PhootoshopCS\Adobe Photoshop CS3\Photoshop.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PhootoshopCS\Adobe Photoshop CS3\Photoshop.exe
ProgramID: PhotoshopElements.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Photoshop Elements\PhotoshopElements.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Photoshop Elements\PhotoshopElements.exe
ProgramID: PhotoshopElements.ShapeCurves
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 6.0\PhotoshopElementsEditor.exe
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 6.0\PhotoshopElementsEditor.exe
an shc configuration file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.
How to solve problems with SHC files
- Associate the SHC file extension with the correct application.
- Update your software that should actually open configuration files. Because only the current version supports the latest SHC file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Adobe Photoshop update.
- To make sure that your SHC file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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