.SFC File Extension

SFC files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Super Famicom ROM

The SFC file format was developed for the Super Famicom, the Japanese version of the Super Nintendo. SFC files contain game data that allows gamers to play old Super Famicom games on PCs using emulato...

General Information

Title SFC File Extension
Extension .sfc
Full Form Super Famicom ROM File
File Type Game ROM File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/x-snes-rom

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Emulation support
Features Read-only, Fixed layout

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on dump
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Game Emulation Yes
Software Development Homebrew
Archive Purposes Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malware injection
Best Practices Verified sources, Regular scans

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .smc, .fig, .1, .swc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Snes9x Free Windows, Mac, Linux
ZSNES Free Windows, DOS
higan Free Windows, macOS, Linux

Type 2: Motic Microscope Image

SFC is the file extension for Motic Microscope Images. These bitmap images are created by Motic digital microscopy software. The files may include audio recorded during image capture. SFC files can be...

General Information

Title SFC File Extension
Extension .sfc
Full Form Motic Microscope Image
File Type Microscope Image File
Developer Motic
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store image data
Additional Functions Metadata storage
Features High-resolution, Scientific

File Characteristics

Quality High-resolution
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with software

Use Cases

Scientific Research Yes
Educational Purposes Yes
Industrial Inspection Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Depends on Motic software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mrxs, .svs, .tif

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Motic Images Plus Proprietary Windows, Mac
Motic DSAssistant Proprietary Windows, Mac

Type 3: Creatures Saved Game

The SFC file contains a game saved in the Super Famicom format used by the Japanese and South Korean Super Nintendo system. SFC files enable gamers to play old Super Famicom games on PCs using a Super...

General Information

Title SFC File Extension
Extension .sfc
Full Form Creatures Saved Game File
File Type Game File
Developer Creature Labs
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game progress
Additional Functions Save game state, Save creature data
Features Binary format, Contains game data

File Characteristics

Quality Game-specific
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With editor

Use Cases

Gameplay Continuation Yes
Data Backup Yes
Game Modification Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular backups, Use trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1996
Latest Version Varies by game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gam, .save, .csg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Creatures Commercial Windows, Mac
Creatures 2 Commercial Windows, Mac
Creatures 3 Commercial Windows, Mac