.SCH File Extension

SCH files exist as 6 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: EAGLE Schematics File

General Information

Title EAGLE Schematics File
Extension .sch
Full Form Schematic Capture Format File
File Type CAD File
Developer Autodesk Inc.
MIME Type application/x-eagle

File Function

Primary Function Store schematics
Additional Functions Design representation, Simulation
Features Hierarchical design, Electrical rules

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

PCB Design Yes
Electronics Engineering Yes
Educational Purposes Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, File validation

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Late 1980s
Latest Version EAGLE 9.6.2 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .brd, .lbr, .cam

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Autodesk EAGLE Subscription Windows, Mac, Linux
Fusion 360 Subscription Windows, Mac

Type 2: SuperCard Help Project File

The sch file contains saved help project. The sch file extension is associated with SuperCard. SuperCard is for macOS. It is for development and programming. Users have called SuperCard hard to descri...

General Information

Title SCH File Extension
Extension .sch
Full Form SuperCard Help Project File
File Type Help Project File
Developer Solutions Etcetera
MIME Type application/x-superCard

File Function

Primary Function Store help data
Additional Functions Reference material
Features Indexed, Searchable

File Characteristics

Quality High readability
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Interactive Media Yes
Educational Software Yes
Multimedia Authoring Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1989
Latest Version SuperCard 4.8 (2020)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .scd, .sc45, .sc55

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
SuperCard Commercial Mac

Type 3: gEDA Schematic File

File extension sch is used for files with saved schematics. Schematics show symbols and connections between parts and devices. Schematics in sch files are used by CAD and CAE programs. They can also b...

General Information

Title SCH File Extension
Extension .sch
Full Form gEDA Schematic File
File Type CAD File
Developer gEDA Project
MIME Type application/x-geda-schematic

File Function

Primary Function Store schematics
Additional Functions Capture electronics, Define components connections
Features Symbolic representation, Hierarchical design

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on design
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Electronic Design Yes
PCB Layout Yes
Simulation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Version control, Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Late 1990s
Latest Version Varies by tool

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pcb, .sym, .net

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
gEDA/gaf Free Linux, Unix-like
PCB Free Windows, Linux, Mac
KiCad Free Windows, Linux, Mac

Type 4: Strater Scheme File

We can view, edit, convert, merge, split, and compare SCH files online for free. Click the links to see details. The ExpressSCH file type is proprietary. You can only open ExpressSCH files with Expres...

General Information

Title SCH File Extension
Extension .sch
Full Form Strater Scheme File
File Type Data Visualization File
Developer Golden Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store borehole data
Additional Functions Visualize geotechnical data
Features Highly customizable, Detailed representations

File Characteristics

Quality Highly detailed
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Geological Mapping Yes
Environmental Research Yes
Engineering Projects Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular backups, Data validation

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Dependent on Strater's version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dat, .txt, .xlsx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Strater Paid with trial Windows

Type 5: KiCad Schematic File

Schematic files use .kicad_sch extension. Information shared between sheets uses instance paths with unique identifiers for each sheet. Instance paths look like: "/id1/id2". Labels and pin shapes are ...

General Information

Title KiCad Schematic File
Extension .sch
Full Form KiCad Schematic Document
File Type CAD File
Developer KiCad Developers
MIME Type application/x-kicad-schematic

File Function

Primary Function Store schematics
Additional Functions Capture, edit circuit designs
Features Hierarchical sheets, Component libraries

File Characteristics

Quality High accuracy
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Circuit Design Yes
Educational Purposes Yes
PCB Layout Yes
Electrical Engineering Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1992
Latest Version KiCad 6.0 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .lib, .kicad_pcb, .pro

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
KiCad EDA Free Windows, macOS, Linux

Type 6: ExpressSCH Schematics File

The ExpressSCH Schematics (SCH) file type uses the .sch file extension. The ExpressSCH file type is proprietary. You can only open an ExpressSCH file in ExpressSCH software. To open an SCH file, selec...

General Information

Title SCH File Extension
Extension .sch
Full Form ExpressSCH Schematics File
File Type CAD Schematics File
Developer ExpressPCB
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store schematics
Additional Functions Circuit visualization, Printing layouts
Features 2D design, Component symbols

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Electronic Design Yes
Circuit Testing Yes
Prototyping Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Backup files

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Check official site

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pcb (ExpressPCB layout file)

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
ExpressSCH Free Windows