File Extension Database

Open SFC File

SFC file extension falls into the category of game files and is also known as the Super Famicom or Super Nintendo ROM file, and this extension was developed by Snes9x Team.

SFC files are frequently used by PC users in Japan and are very popular on Windows 10 platform via emulators.

In principle, the SFC file saves the game in the original format used by SNES emulators, including ZSNES and Snes9x.

Furthermore, the SFC file can be opened using the ZSNES and Snes9x applications that are compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.

Do not confuse the SFC extension of the SFC command in Windows, which is System File Checker, being a native command of the Windows system since the versions of Windows 98 and Windows 2000.

To open and operate SFC files you must have at least one of the following programs installed:

ZSNES
Snes9x

How Can I Open SFC File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open SFC file is to find a SFC file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SFC 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 SFC 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 SFC file opener then try to search online for "SFC viewer", "application to open SFC file" or "open SFC file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open SFC file

How Can I Open SFC File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a SFC file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SFC 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 SFC file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as SFC file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open SFC file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open SFC file then try to search for "SFC viewer", "application to open SFC file" or "read SFC file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read SFC file

How Can I Open SFC File on Android

If you downloaded a SFC 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 SFC 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 "SFC".
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 "SFC viewer", "SFC 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 SFC File on iPhone or iPad

To open SFC 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 SFC 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 "SFC". This way you can find apps which can open SFC 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 "SFC viewer" or "SFC file" online in your favorite search engine.