The table below provides some useful information about the .sid extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .sid file?
- What program do I need to open a .sid file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .sid?
- How can I convert .sid file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .sid
3 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .sid files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .sid |
|---|---|
| Type: | Commodore 64 Music |
| Category: | Audio |
| Mime type: | audio/x-sid |
| Description: | |
| SID file is a Commodore C-64 music file. SID either refers to the Sound Interface Device (the chip that produced music and SFX on the C-64), and the music produced by the chip. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Sidplay 2 |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| WinAMP Plugin |
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| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| 669, alp, dmf, dsm, dsp, dtm, far, flt, fti, ftm, gt2, gtk, hrt, it, its, med, mid, mt2, mte, mti, mtm, mtp, mts, mtx, nst, nwc, okt, ptm, rol, rtm, s3m, sds, sdx, smp, stm, stz, uni, vsf, wow, xi, xm, xms | |
| Extension: | .sid |
|---|---|
| Type: | LizardTech MrSID Image |
| Category: | Graphic |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| SID file is a LizardTech MrSID Image. MrSID is an acronym that stands for multiresolution seamless image database. It is a file format developed and patented by LizardTech for encoding of georeferenced raster graphics, such as orthophotos. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | ExpressView Browser Plug-in |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| XnView |
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| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| alg, ecw | |
| Extension: | .sid |
|---|---|
| Type: | Steam Game Backup Data |
| Category: | Data |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| SID file is a Steam Game Backup Data. Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation. | |
| [Detailed description not yet available] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Steam |
| Program name: | |
| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| gcf, sim, sis | |
Cannot open .sid files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.sid files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.
