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.SVCD File Extension

  • Category: Digital video and movie Files

What are .SVCD files and how to open them?

Can't open .SVCD file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .SVCD file.

What is a .SVCD file extension?

.SVCD file extension has been classified as Digital video and movie Files.

.SVCD is SVCD video

The svcd stands for Super VideoCD. It is not a file extension but rather a folder on a special disc type in SVCD format, which is similar to VCD - but has the capacity to hold about 35-60 minutes on 74/80 min CDs of very good quality full-motion video along with up to 2 stereo audio tracks and also 4 selectable subtitles. It is very similar to MPEG-2.

.SVCD file format is deprecated and this file format is no longer supported.

Currently, .SVCD file type is not actively used and is obsolete. This usually happens with system files in older operating systems, files from long-discontinued software, or with previous versions of some file types (documents, projects, images, etc.) that were replaced in later versions of the original programs.


How to open:

Most common DVD players should be able to playback this format.

How to convert:

Probably can be converted to other formats.

How to fix problems with .SVCD files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .SVCD files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .SVCD file format
  2. You need to check the .SVCD file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)
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