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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”.
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.
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