File Extension Database

Open SID File

SID format and extension files have various applications listed below.

Steam Game Data Backup File

In this application, a SID extension file is a backup file created by Steam.

Steam is an application used to download and manage Valve video games on desktop computers.

The SID file contains data of games compressed as a backup as a function of Steam, creating these backup copies of the games on DVD or other external media.

SID files are not created by themselves, they are accompanied by SIS files and SIM files, which provide the necessary metadata to restore the data from the game backup.

It is important to note that Steam backups do not include game saves, custom multiplayer maps, and configuration files.

In this case, you must back up and restore those files manually.

MrSID Image

In this case, the SID files are images created using Multi-resolution Seamless Image Database (MrSID) compression, which was developed by Extensis to compress large images.

The SID file is commonly used to partition and store large GIS images.

SID Audio File

In the past, Commodore computer systems used the SID extension as audio files.

Today, in the emulators of these Commodore systems, they are still used often to reproduce sounds.

These SID files are used for background music for video games and are capable of playing monaural or stereo audio formats.

Software to open a SID file

In the first instance, you must make sure of the type of format of your SID file, then you must have one of the following software packages:

How Can I Open SID File on Windows

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

How Can I Open SID File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open SID File on Android

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

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

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