SVCD File Extension

What is SVCD file?

Full format name of files that use SVCD extension is SVCD Video Format. Files with SVCD extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. SVCD file format, along with 546 other file formats, belongs to the Video Files category. The most popular software that supports SVCD files is Wondershare Video Converter. On the official website of Wondershare Software Co., Ltd. developer not only will you find detailed information about theWondershare Video Converter software, but also about SVCD and other supported file formats.

Programs which support SVCD file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support SVCD files. SVCD files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 01/06/2020

How to open file with SVCD extension?

Being unable to open files with SVCD extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with SVCD extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Wondershare Video Converter

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening SVCD files is that no program that can handle SVCD files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Wondershare Video Converter. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Wondershare Video Converter installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Wondershare Software Co., Ltd. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Wondershare Video Converter and update if needed

You still cannot access SVCD files although Wondershare Video Converter is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why SVCD files are not compatible with Wondershare Video Converter. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Wondershare Video Converter.

Step 3. Assign Wondershare Video Converter to SVCD files

If you have the latest version of Wondershare Video Converter installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage SVCD on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the SVCD file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Wondershare Video Converter is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open SVCD files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with SVCD extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with SVCD extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the SVCD file is complete and free of errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper SVCD file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the SVCD file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the SVCD file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the SVCD file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the SVCD file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with SVCD extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the SVCD Video Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Wondershare Video Converter

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with SVCD extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with SVCD Video Format files. It may be the case that the SVCD files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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