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Open SCN File

SCN files are generated by medical imaging software and contain information in medical instrument specific format. SCN format can originate from Bio-Rad or Leica instruments. SCN Leica file format is described on Bio-Formats Leica SCN page. SCN Bio-Rad file format is described on Bio-Formats Bio-Rad SCN page. SCN file format could be parsed by Bio-Formats Library.

You can also check the list of all formats supported by Bio-Formats library.

QuPath is capable of opening SCN Leica files. Besides SCN it can open CZI, iSyntax, BIF, MRXS, NDPI, and other medical imaging formats.

OpenSlide is a C language library which can open and read SCN file. It also has support for SVS, BIF, TIF, VMS, VMU, NDPI, SCN, MRXS, TIFF and SVSLIDE file formats.

In order to open SCN file make sure that you have one of the above libraries/applications installed and double click on the SCN file to open.

How Can I Open SCN File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open SCN file is to find a SCN file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SCN file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open SCN file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as SCN file opener then try to search online for "SCN viewer", "application to open SCN file" or "open SCN file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open SCN file

How Can I Open SCN File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a SCN file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SCN file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with SCN file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as SCN file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open SCN file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open SCN file then try to search for "SCN viewer", "application to open SCN file" or "read SCN file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read SCN file

How Can I Open SCN File on Android

If you downloaded a SCN file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded SCN file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "SCN".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "SCN viewer", "SCN file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open SCN File on iPhone or iPad

To open SCN File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the SCN file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "SCN". This way you can find apps which can open SCN files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "SCN viewer" or "SCN file" online in your favorite search engine.

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