SCC files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: SourceSafe Source Code Control File
Files with .scc extension contain source code control information. Microsoft Visual SourceSafe uses these files. Visual SourceSafe integrates with Visual Studio. The files contain information to get a...
General Information
| Title | SCC File Extension |
| Extension | .scc |
| Full Form | SourceSafe Source Code Control File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Version control |
| Additional Functions | Tracking changes, Maintain history |
| Features | Associates projects, Binds to IDE |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Plain text |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Version Control | Yes |
| Software Development | Yes |
| Project Tracking | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File corruption |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Avoid concurrent edits |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Mid-1990s |
| Latest Version | Visual SourceSafe 2005 (VSS 8.0) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .vssscc, .vspscc |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual SourceSafe |
Commercial | Windows |
 Visual Studio |
Commercial, Free editions | Windows |
Type 2: ScreenFlow Screen Recording
The scc file extension is used by ScreenFlow, a video editing software for Apple Mac OS X. ScreenFlow allows users to record monitor contents while capturing camera, iOS device, microphone and compute...
General Information
| Title | SCC File Extension |
| Extension | .scc |
| Full Form | ScreenFlow Screen Recording |
| File Type | Video File |
| Developer | Telestream |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store screen recording |
| Additional Functions | Store video, audio |
| Features | High quality, Editable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Video Editing | Yes |
| Tutorial Creation | Yes |
| Game Recording | Yes |
| Presentation Recording | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2008 |
| Latest Version | Varies with ScreenFlow updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mov, .mp4 |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 ScreenFlow |
Paid | Mac |
Type 3: Scenarist Closed Caption File
A subtitle or closed caption file contains text of what is said in a video. It also contains time codes for when each line of text should display. Some files include position and style information, us...
General Information
| Title | SCC File Extension |
| Extension | .scc |
| Full Form | Scenarist Closed Caption File |
| File Type | Closed Caption File |
| Developer | Scenarist, LLC |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store captions |
| Additional Functions | Synchronize text with media |
| Features | Time codes, Text formatting |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Television | Yes |
| DVD Production | Yes |
| Video Editing | Yes |
| Streaming Media | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Validate format, Keep backups |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 1990s |
| Latest Version | Varies by software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .srt, .sub, .idx, .ttxt |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Premiere Pro |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |
 Apple Final Cut Pro |
Purchase | Mac |
| Scenarist |
Purchase | Windows |