.SCN File Extension

SCN files exist as 10 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: OpenTTD Scenario File

General Information

Title SCN File Extension
Extension .scn
Full Form OpenTTD Scenario File
File Type Game File
Developer OpenTTD Developers
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store scenarios
Additional Functions Game setup, Custom maps
Features Pre-built landscapes, Transport networks

File Characteristics

Quality Game-dependent
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With editor

Use Cases

Gameplay Customization Yes
Transport Simulation Yes
Scenario Sharing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Download from reliable sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2004
Latest Version Depends on OpenTTD version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sav, .grf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
OpenTTD Free Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD, Android

Type 2: Age of Empires / Mythology Scenario

Files with .SCN filename extension store game scenarios for Age of Mythology. Age of Empires applies when Age of Mythology cannot. SCN files contain map resources and scenario information. Open SCN fi...

General Information

Title SCN File Extension
Extension .scn
Full Form Scenario File
File Type Game File
Developer Ensemble Studios
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game scenarios
Additional Functions Map, trigger storage
Features Custom gameplay, scripted events

File Characteristics

Quality Game-dependent
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Custom Campaigns Yes
Multiplayer Maps Yes
Tutorials Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1997
Latest Version Depends on game update

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .rms, .mgx, .cpn

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Age of Empires Paid Windows
Age of Mythology Paid Windows
Scenario Editors Included with game Windows

Type 3: Godot Engine Binary Scene File

General Information

Title SCN File Extension
Extension .scn
Full Form Godot Engine Binary Scene File
File Type Binary Scene File
Developer Godot Engine Community
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store scenes
Additional Functions Serialize nodes, resources
Features Binary format, Fast loading

File Characteristics

Quality Binary encoded
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Varies
Editable Indirectly

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Prototyping Yes
Educational Purposes Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Version control, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2014
Latest Version Godot 3.5 (2023)

Associated Types

Text Scene .tscn
XML Scene .xscn
Resource .res, .tres

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Godot Engine Free Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD

Type 4: SimCity 2000 Scenario

General Information

Title SCN File Extension
Extension .scn
Full Form SimCity 2000 Scenario File
File Type Game Scenario File
Developer Maxis
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store scenarios
Additional Functions Define objectives, Set pre-existing conditions

File Characteristics

Quality Fixed, Structured
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with tools

Use Cases

City Building Yes
Gaming Yes
Scenario Creation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups, Use trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1993
Latest Release N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sc2, .sc3, .sc4

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
SimCity 2000 Paid Windows, Mac, DOS
SCURK Paid Windows, Mac

Type 5: Pinnacle Studio Scene File

General Information

Title SCN File Extension
Extension .scn
Full Form Pinnacle Studio Scene File
File Type Video Project File
Developer Pinnacle Systems
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project scenes
Additional Functions Reference video files, Store transitions
Features Non-linear editing, Scene management

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on project
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Video Editing Yes
Film Production Yes
Multimedia Projects Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular backups, Update software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2000s
Latest Version Dependent on Pinnacle Studio version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .stx, .vid, .prproj, .veg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Pinnacle Studio Paid Windows

Type 6: Leica Whole Slide Image

General Information

Title SCN File Extension
Extension .scn
Full Form Leica Whole Slide Image
File Type Raster Image File
Developer Leica Biosystems
MIME Type image/vnd.leica.scn

File Function

Primary Function Store slide images
Additional Functions Preserve metadata, multi-layer storage
Features High-resolution, Multi-dimensional

File Characteristics

Quality High-resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Limited

Use Cases

Digital Pathology Yes
Medical Research Yes
Educational Purposes Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .svs, .tiff, .ndpi

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Leica Biosystems Software Proprietary Windows
OpenSlide Free Cross-platform
QuPath Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 7: Orbiter Scenario File

The SCN file extension belongs to Orbiter Scenario Data. Orbiter simulates space flight using realistic physics. The OpenTTD game also uses the SCN file extension for scenario data. OpenTTD simulates ...

General Information

Title SCN File Extension
Extension .scn
Full Form Orbiter Scenario File
File Type Game File
Developer Martin Schweiger
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store simulation data
Additional Functions Define initial conditions
Features Text-based, Configurable

File Characteristics

Quality Highly dependent on content
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with text editor

Use Cases

Space Simulation Yes
Educational Purposes Yes
Flight Planning Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validate content, Backup scenarios

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2000
Latest Version Orbiter 2016

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cfg, .msh

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Orbiter Space Flight Simulator Free Windows

Type 8: Bio-Rad Gel Image

An SCN file contains a digital copy of a gel electrophoresis result. SCN files are used to analyze results and share them. Biochemists use Bio-Rad gel imaging systems to record and analyze the results...

General Information

Title SCN File Extension
Extension .scn
Full Form Bio-Rad Gel Image
File Type Gel Electrophoresis Image File
Developer Bio-Rad Laboratories
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store gel images
Additional Functions Data analysis, Image editing
Features High-resolution, Quantitative

File Characteristics

Quality High-resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Molecular Biology Yes
Protein Research Yes
DNA Analysis Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Associated with Gel Doc Systems

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .1sc, .gel, .img

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Bio-Rad's Quantity One Commercial Windows, Mac
Bio-Rad's Image Lab Commercial Windows, Mac

Type 9: TreePaint Image

The SCN file contains ultrasonic scan data created by TD Scan software. TD Scan is used in industries like nuclear plants to monitor components. It offers real-time data collection and analysis featur...

General Information

Title SCN File Extension
Extension .scn
Full Form TreePaint Image File
File Type Image File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store image
Additional Functions None
Features Raster graphic

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Image Editing Yes
Graphic Design Possible
Web Graphics Possible

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Scan for malware

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Unknown

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .jpg, .png, .bmp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
TreePaint Unknown Unknown
XnView Free, Paid versions Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 10: TD Scan Data File

General Information

Title SCN File Extension
Extension .scn
Full Form TD Scan Data File
File Type 3D Scan Data File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D scan data
Additional Functions Visualize 3D models
Features Binary format, Contains geometry

File Characteristics

Quality High resolution
Supports Layers Varies
Supports Transparency No
Editable With software

Use Cases

Industrial Design Yes
Architectural Planning Yes
Cultural Heritage Documentation Yes
Geospatial Mapping Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Data validation, Authorized access

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by software
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ply, .las, .e57, .xyz

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Leica Cyclone Paid Windows
FARO SCENE Paid Windows
Autodesk ReCap Subscription Windows