The Four Best Ways to Open SCH Files

The first way you should always try to open file extension SCH is to double-click it, but when that doesn’t work, there are a few other things you can try. There are lots of programs that can open different file extensions, and there are some simple ways you can tell which one to use.

Download Universal File Viewer (File Magic) 

Optional Offer for File Magic by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall


Pick the Right Program

Start by choosing the right program to open your SCH file. A few of the most common programs used to open SCH files are listed below. One of them should be able to open your SCH file.

  • XML Schema
  • PSpice Schematic
  • PCB Artist PCB Artist
  • Schedule+ File
  • P-CAD Schematic File
  • OrCAD Schematic File
  • EAGLE Layout Editor Schematic File
  • FTP Voyager Scheduled FTP File Transfer
  • Xlinix Foundation Schematic
  • Designer Schematic Capture Binary File
  • Tina Pro for Windows V6.0+ Package Schematics

Note the File Type

Other programs may be able to open your SCH file, depending on the type of file it is. You can find the file type listed in the file’s properties. On a Windows PC, right-click the file, click "Properties", then look under “Type of File.” On a Mac computer, right-click the file, click “More Info,” then look under “Kind”.

Lightbulb

Tip: If it’s the SCH file extension, it probably falls under the Settings Files type, so any program used for Settings Files should open your SCH file.

Ask the Developer

Contacting the software developer is another easy way to get help opening a SCH file. You can find the developers for the most common programs used to open SCH files in the list below.

Software Developer
XML Schema Windows Programmer
PSpice Schematic Cadence Design Systems Inc.
PCB Artist PCB Artist Advanced Circuits
Schedule+ File Microsoft Corporation
P-CAD Schematic File Altium Limited
OrCAD Schematic File Cadence Design Systems Inc.
EAGLE Layout Editor Schematic File CadSoft Computer GmbH
FTP Voyager Scheduled FTP File Transfer Rhino Software Inc.
Xlinix Foundation Schematic Microsoft Developer
Designer Schematic Capture Binary File Altium Limited
Tina Pro for Windows V6.0+ Package Schematics DesignSoft Inc.

Use a Universal File Viewer

When all else fails, a universal file viewer is the best way to open a SCH file. Programs like File Magic (Download) can open many different types of files, depending on the format. Although, some files may not be compatible with these programs. If your SCH file isn’t compatible, it will only open in binary format.


Recommended Download

Download


Download Universal File Viewer (File Magic) 

Optional Offer for File Magic by Solvusoft | EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall

Microsoft Partner Application Development

Opens all your files
LIKE MAGIC!1

File Magic Boxshot

Download Now

Optional Offer for File Magic by Solvusoft
EULA | Privacy Policy | Terms | Uninstall

1File types that are unsupported can be opened in binary format.

Browse Files