Tips to open SVCD file

Can't open the SVCD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SVCD files as well as a list of programs that support SVCD files.

SVCD file extension

File Name SVCD Video Format
File Category Video Files

The SVCD file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SVCD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SVCD file on each system platform.

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What is SVCD file?

The SVCD file has been categorized as Video Files. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. SVCD Video Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use Wondershare Video Converter to handle this file. This is a program created by Wondershare Software Co., Ltd..

How to open SVCD file?

The most common problem when using SVCD Video Format is that a specific SVCD is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that SVCD files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SVCD file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Wondershare Video Converter

The first step is to check if the computer has the Wondershare Video Converter program installed. This can be achieved by typing Wondershare Video Converter into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open SVCD files.

Programs to open SVCD file

Remember to download programs supporting SVCD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of Wondershare Video Converter with SVCD files

If, despite the installed application, the SVCD file does not start in the Wondershare Video Converter application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the SVCD file with the Wondershare Video Converter program.

Step 3. Update Wondershare Video Converter to the latest version

If, however, after binding Wondershare Video Converter with SVCD Video Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Wondershare Software Co., Ltd. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SVCD file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the SVCD file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SVCD file. However, remember that not every infected SVCD file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of SVCD file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair SVCD file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file SVCD except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the SVCD file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the SVCD file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SVCD file again. However, some background programs may block the SVCD file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.