What is a .SFC File And How To Open It (Visual Guide)

Introduction

While downloading files, you might have downloaded a file with the .sfc extension. You most likely know what the file is, but you might be unsure on how to open it. Don’t worry! This article explains everything about the .sfc file extension, how to open and work with it on various systems.

What is a .SFC file?

The .SFC file extension comes from Super Nintendo ROM. The file has the binary format, and it is a game related file.

What to know

There is currently 1 software that can open the .sfc file on 3 platforms.

How to open a .SFC file?

Below we will show you a step-by-step guide on how to open the .SFC file on various operating systems.

How to open a .SFC file on Windows (7, 8, 10)

There are 4 simple steps to open the .sfc file on Windows.

1. In the first step you need to download the Snes9x software. This software will be used for opening the file.

Step 2

Step 2: Locating your .SFC file

2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.

Step 3

Step 3: Choose “Open with”

3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.

Step 4

Step 4: Choose the software and click ok

4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the Snes9x software that you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Windows.

How to open a .SFC file on Mac

There are 4 simple steps to open the .sfc file on Mac.

1. In the first step you need to download the Snes9x software. You will be using this software in order to open the file. You can also use Snes9x software.

Step 2

Step 2: Finding your .SFC file

2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.

Step 3

Step 3: Clicking “Open with”

3. In the third step, after locating your file, right click on it and click “Open with”.

Step 4

Step 4: Choosing the software to open your file

4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the Snes9x software you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Mac.

How to open a .SFC file on Linux

We have written below an easy-to-understand guide on how to open the .sfc file on Linux in 4 easy steps.

1. In the first step you need to download the Snes9x software. You will be using this software in order to open the file. Other software that can be used in opening this file is: Snes9x.

Step 2

Step 2: Locate the .SFC file

2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.

Step 3

Step 3: Hover over the “Open with” button

3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.

Step 4

Step 4: Open the file choosing the software

4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the Snes9x software that you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Linux.

Still cannot open the .SFC file?

If you are still unable to open the .SFC file, it might be because you are trying to open the wrong one. The .SFC file extension is similar to other file extensions such as: .sfc – Motic, .sfc – Creature Labs. You might be trying to open one of them. Please recheck the file extension again.

Conclusion

In this article you have learned how to open the .SFC file with the Snes9x program on Windows, Snes9x program on Mac and Snes9x software on Linux.