What is an SCX file?
An .SCX file has multiple possible meanings depending on the software that created it. Most often, it functions as a game map or level data. For example, it is widely known as a Microsoft Game Scenario File. Games like Microsoft Age of Empires II use this format to store custom maps, unit placements, and campaign objectives. Similarly, StarCraft by Blizzard Entertainment uses .SCX files for custom scenarios.
Beyond gaming maps, an .SCX file can also be a form file for Microsoft Visual FoxPro. In other cases, it acts as a renamed .MP4 video file for cutscenes in games like *Mortal Kombat 11*, a .JSON configuration file for the Sophos Connect VPN client, or an .XML advertising schedule for media systems.
How to open SCX files?
Because the .SCX extension represents many different data types, you must identify its origin to open it correctly. You can open a Microsoft Game Scenario File in the Age of Empires II map editor. StarCraft scenarios require the game's map editor. If the file is a video cutscene, you can rename the extension to .MP4 and open it with media players like VLC. VPN configurations open with the Sophos Connect Client.
Software and tools
Do not guess the file type if you are unsure. Since .SCX has multiple possible meanings, we recommend viewer.online/scx to identify the actual format of your file.
viewer.online/scx analyzes .SCX files to identify their exact format and creator software, shows which programs can open the file, and usually previews it. If you need to use the data in other software, you can convert the file to sensible target formats on convert.guru. For example, you can convert video-based .SCX files to standard .MP4 videos, or convert data-based files to .TXT or .XML.
Summary
viewer.online/scx directly opens and previews .SCX files in the browser, eliminating the need to install software or troubleshoot compatibility issues.