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SMC File - What is an .smc file and how do I open it?
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What is an SMC file? An SMC file is a Super Nintendo (SNES) video game ROM used by SNES emulators , such as Snes9x, RetroArch, and ZSNES. It contains a game saved in the original file format used by the SNES. Using SMC files and a Super Nintendo emulator, gamers can play old Super Nintendo games on their PCs.
More Information Many SMC files were originally created and used by the Super Magicom, a device SNES gamers could use to create and store backups of Super Nintendo video games. This allowed gamers to continue playing a game even if they lost their game cartridge or the game became corrupted. These days, most SMC files are stored on and downloaded from emulator-related websites, which provide retro gamers with the ability to play Super Nintendo games on their PCs. SMC files are related to .SFC files, which are also Super Nintendo ROMs. SFC files are saved in the file format used by the Super Famicom, which is the original, Japanese version of the Super Nintendo system. Most SNES emulators that can open SMC files can also open SFC files.
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.SMC File Extension
3 file types use the .smc file extension.
Super Nintendo Game ROM
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What is an SMC file?
An SMC file is a Super Nintendo (SNES) video game ROM used by SNES emulators , such as Snes9x, RetroArch, and ZSNES. It contains a game saved in the original file format used by the SNES. Using SMC files and a Super Nintendo emulator, gamers can play old Super Nintendo games on their PCs.
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Many SMC files were originally created and used by the Super Magicom, a device SNES gamers could use to create and store backups of Super Nintendo video games. This allowed gamers to continue playing a game even if they lost their game cartridge or the game became corrupted. These days, most SMC files are stored on and downloaded from emulator-related websites, which provide retro gamers with the ability to play Super Nintendo games on their PCs.
SMC files are related to .SFC files, which are also Super Nintendo ROMs. SFC files are saved in the file format used by the Super Famicom, which is the original, Japanese version of the Super Nintendo system. Most SNES emulators that can open SMC files can also open SFC files.
How to open an SMC file
You can open an SMC file and play the Super Nintendo game it contains in a variety of Super Nintendo emulators, including:
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Snes9x
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BizHawk
Free
RetroArch
Free
ZSNES
Free
SNEeSe
Free
Mac
Snes9x
Free
RetroArch
Free
Linux
Snes9x
Free
BizHawk
Free
RetroArch
Free
ZSNES
Free
iOS
RetroArch
Free
Android
Snes9x EX+
Free
RetroArch
Free
Category: Game Files
Updated: March 31, 2021
SmartMedia Card Data File
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An SMC file contains data dumped from a SmartMedia Card, a flash memory card used by various devices to store information. It stores an exact copy of the data transferred from the card. SMC files are most often used to contain data for GP32 games, which is a handheld game console released in 2001.
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SmartMedia cards are thin cards that look similar to floppy disks and can be inserted and removed from devices to store and transfer information. The cards were introduced in the 1990s and were commonly used in the 2000s with digital cameras, PDAs, portable digital audio players, and handheld game consoles.
The storage capacity of the cards ranges from 2MB to 128MB, which means SMC files may range from 2MB to 128MB in size since they store an exact copy of the data. As technology improved, better storage devices were developed and the production of SmartMedia cards ceased in the 2010s.
SmartMedia Card SMC files are typically used by gaming enthusiasts, specifically nostalgic gamers who enjoyed playing the South Korean GP32 handheld game console manufactured by Game Park. SMC files that store game data can be opened and emulated on a computer using MAME and GeePee32.
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MAME
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Category: Data Files
Updated: September 23, 2019
Solibri Model Checker File
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An SMC file contains a 3D model saved in the Solibri Model Checker (SMC) format, which is a proprietary format used by Solibri software. It stores a model of a building or facility or its components and includes spatial elements, materials, and shapes. SMC files are only supported by Solibri software.
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SMC file open in Solibri Office 9
You will most likely only encounter a Solibri SMC file if you are an architecture, engineering, or construction (AEC) professional using Solibri Office, Solibri Site, or Solibri Anywhere. You may also receive an SMC file from another AEC professional who is sharing a design created with Solibri software as part of the Building Information Modeling (BIM) process.
To open an SMC file with Solibri Office, select "FILE," click Open Model... , then choose the SMC file you want to open. To save an SMC file with Solibri Office, select "FILE," click Save Model or Save Model as... .
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Category: 3D Image Files
Updated: March 26, 2020