Opening an ST6 File

The ST6 file type is primarily associated with SBIG CCD Camera ST-6.

ST6File Extension ST6
File extension: ST6
File type:  SBIG CCD Camera ST-6 files

What is an ST6 file?

ST6 files mostly belong to SBIG CCD Camera ST-6. Bitmap Santa Barbara Instruments Astronomical Image?

How to open ST6 files

You need a suitable software like SBIG CCD Camera ST-6 to open an ST6 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 ST6 file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a ST6 file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to extract texts from ST6 files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

You can extract texts from ST6 file or capture a preview screenshot using our online ST6 file viewer:
  1. To do so, click the "Choose your .st6 file to view this image" button above.
  2. Your ST6 file will then be displayed in the browser.
  3. Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
  4. Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
  5. Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert ST6 files:

  1. SBIG CCD Camera ST-6
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application.
  2. Spice

Technical Data for ST6 File Extension

Related files:
ngb-st6, st7
Related links:

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.st6, FileType: SBIG CCD camera ST-X, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe

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

ProgramID: CCDSoft_File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SOFTWARE BISQUE\CCDSOFT VERSION 5\CCDSOFT.EXE

ProgramID: CCD_Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Diffraction Limited\MaxIm DL 3\MaxIm_DL.exe


an st6 SBIG CCD Camera ST-6 file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with ST6 files

  • Associate the ST6 file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open SBIG CCD Camera ST-6 files. Because only the current version supports the latest ST6 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available SBIG CCD Camera ST-6 update.
  • To make sure that your ST6 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .ST6 file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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