Understanding SHC Issues
Typical SHC Opening Challenges
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When you double-click your SHC file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Adobe Photoshop CC isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your SHC with Adobe Photoshop CC, so double-clicking the file won't work.
Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your SHC, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").
Incorrect Adobe Photoshop CC Version
In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Adobe Photoshop Contours File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Installing the latest version of Adobe Photoshop CC from Adobe Systems Incorporated is recommended. The primary cause of this problem is that your Adobe Photoshop Contours File file was created by a different (newer) version of Adobe Photoshop CC than what's installed.
Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the SHC file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.
Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening SHC files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.
Other Causes of SHC File Opening Problems
In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Adobe Photoshop CC will resolve your issue. If you are still having problems opening SHC files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These issues include:
- SHC file references in the Windows Registry are broken
- Mistaken removal of the Windows registry SHC description
- Corrupt install of Adobe Photoshop CC or other SHC-related program
- Your SHC can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
- Your SHC is infected with malware
- Device drivers of the hardware associated with your SHC file are corrupt or out-of-date
- Windows has inadequate resources to open your Adobe Photoshop Contours File file
Quiz: Which of these is considered a vector image file?
That's Correct!
The unique thing about vector files such as AI and EPS is that graphic details (eg. sizes and shapes of objects) and text remains editable. This allows you can save and re-open them in Illustrator and edit text or other elements within the graphic.
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The unique thing about vector files such as AI and EPS is that graphic details (eg. sizes and shapes of objects) and text remains editable. This allows you can save and re-open them in Illustrator and edit text or other elements within the graphic.