.SC2ARCHIVE File Extension

Developer by: Blizzard Entertainment
Category: Game Files
Format: Binary

What is an .SC2ARCHIVE file?

.SC2ARCHIVE file extension is created by Blizzard Entertainment. .SC2ARCHIVE has been classified as Game Files. The format of .SC2ARCHIVE file is Binary.

.SC2ARCHIVE is Blizzard StarCraft 2 Archive File

Data file used by StarCraft II, a sci-fi real-time strategy game; stores an archive of files in Blizzard's Mo'PaQ format (.MPQ files); may store models, textures, sounds, settings, and other game data; typically used for applying patches, such as bug fixes, to the game.

SC2ARCHIVE files are similar to .SC2DATA files, which are also stored in an MPQ format. Both file types can be opened with an MPQ editor.

List of all softwares that can open the Blizzard StarCraft 2 Archive File

Windows

Blizzard StarCraft 2

MPQ Editor

StormLib Library

Mac

Blizzard StarCraft 2

MPQ Extractor

StormLib Library

MPQKit

Linux

mpq-tools

StormLib Library

How to Open .SC2ARCHIVE file on different platforms

Open .SC2ARCHIVE File on Windows

Right-click a .SC2ARCHIVE

Left-click "Open With" > "Choose another app"

Select the program that opens .SC2ARCHIVE file and Select check box "Always use this app to open .SC2ARCHIVE files" Press "Ok"

Open .SC2ARCHIVE File on Mac

Right-click (or Ctrl + Left-click) the .SC2ARCHIVE file

Click "Open With" > "Other.."

Then choose another program from the app list and press "Open"

Select check box "Turn on" for "Always open in app"

Open .SC2ARCHIVE File on Linux

Right click on the .SC2ARCHIVE file, choose "Open with" and select a program from the list above

Open .SC2ARCHIVE File on iPhone

Select a file. If you don't see an application to open the .SC2ARCHIVE file, tap "Share" and choose the right app.
Method 2
Save the file. Then open the app «Files». Touch and hold the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. After that tap "Share" and select an application.

Open .SC2ARCHIVE File on Android

Tap the Settings icon on an Android smartphone, then select «Applications». Click the Settings icon in the upper right corner of the screen, to change the default apps.
If you want to open, edit, save or even convert .SC2ARCHIVE files on Android, then your best bet is to download one of the dedicated apps available on Google Play.

How to fix problems with .SC2ARCHIVE files

You need to update the application that you normally use to open .SC2ARCHIVE files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .SC2ARCHIVE file format

You need to check the .SC2ARCHIVE file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)