File Extension SHC

Written by:   |   Edited: December 05, 2018

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SHC File Summary

Most SHC files can be viewed with Adobe Photoshop CC from Adobe Systems Incorporated (the only known affiliated software application) and associated with the Adobe Photoshop Contours File format as it's primary file type. The majority of SHC files are considered Data Files.

The SHC File Extension can be viewed on the Windows and Mac operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

To learn more about SHC files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening SHC files.

Low
Popularity
1927
Ranking

/ 11690

Active

File Status

5

December

2018

Revised

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Varieties of SHC Files


Leading SHC Type

.SHC
File ID:.shc
File Type:Adobe Photoshop Contours File

The SHC is a settings file mainly associated with Adobe Photoshop, a software program for graphics editing. It comprises contours that help in shaping an effect's looks during the creation of custom layer styles.

Created by: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Kind:Data Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.shc

Software Programs That Open The Adobe Photoshop Contours File:


Adobe Photoshop CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

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SHC File Popularity


Leading Device Types

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Understanding SHC Issues


Typical SHC Opening Challenges

Adobe Photoshop CC Removed

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?








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