SCT files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Windows Scriptlet
General Information
| Title | SCT File Extension |
| Extension | .sct |
| Full Form | Windows Scriptlet File |
| File Type | Executable Script File |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation |
| MIME Type | text/scriptlet |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store scripts |
| Additional Functions | Execute actions |
| Features | Embeddable, Reusable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Script dependent |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| System Automation | Yes |
| Software Development | Yes |
| Task Scheduling | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code execution |
| Best Practices | Signature verification, Trusted sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Windows 98 |
| Latest Relevant Version | Windows 10 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .vbs, .js, .wsf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Windows |
OS Included | Windows |
| Microsoft Notepad |
OS Included | Windows |
 Any Text Editor |
Free | Varies |
Type 2: Scitex Continuous Tone Image
General Information
| Title | SCT File Extension |
| Extension | .sct |
| Full Form | Scitex Continuous Tone Image |
| File Type | Image File |
| Developer | Scitex |
| MIME Type | image/x-sct |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store images |
| Additional Functions | High-end image processing |
| Features | Continuous tone, High resolution |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes, Limited |
Use Cases
| Professional Printing | Yes |
| Graphic Design | Yes |
| Prepress | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Scanning |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Dependent on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tif, .psd, .eps |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Photoshop |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |
| CorelDRAW |
Subscription, Purchase | Windows, Mac |
| XnView |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 3: FoxPro Form Memo
General Information
| Title | SCT File Extension |
| Extension | .sct |
| Full Form | FoxPro Form Memo |
| File Type | Database Memo File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store memo fields |
| Additional Functions | Support forms |
| Features | Text storage, Binary storage |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High scalability |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Data Management | Yes |
| Software Development | Yes |
| Database Forms | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code injection |
| Best Practices | Access controls, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Early 1990s |
| Latest Version | 9.0 (2007) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dbc, .dbf, .frx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual FoxPro |
Commercial | Windows |