All about SCR Files

The SCR file type is primarily associated with Windows.

SCR	File extension: SCR
	File type:	screen saver

What is an SCR file

SCR files mostly belong to Windows by Microsoft. SCR is the filename extension of an executable script used by various programs. It contains a sequence of commands which are typically used as macros that automate system operations. Programs that use SCR scripts include Mastercam and Image Pro. Such SCR scripts may also contain malware. Another type of SCR file is a screensaver for Windows desktop. SCR is also the filename extension of screen settings files used by games downloaded/played through Steam. U-Boot bootloader uses boot images saved in SCR files.

How to open SCR files

You need a suitable software like Windows to open an SCR file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your SCR file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a SCR file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to convert an SCR file to JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, ...

If you want to convert or edit a SCR file, please scroll down to see which software programs you can use to convert a SCR file to another image format (e.g. JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF, ...).

Programs that open and convert SCR files:

Windows by Microsoft
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SCR files are often referred to as Windows executables because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Defender (trojan script) by Microsoft
Defender is system security software built-into Windows operating system. It can detect, quarantine, or delete an SCR script containing a trojan (malware). This file format is classified as Executable.
Faxview (fax document) by Impulse
Faxview is a desktop application for sending and viewing fax messages. A fax document created with Faxview is saved in an SCR file. This file format is classified as Data.
Image Pro (macro) by Media Cybernetics
Image Pro is a 2D image acquisition, analysis, and processing software. A macro used to automate image editing operations in Image Pro is saved in an SCR file. This file format is classified as Executable.
LocoScript (screen font) by Locomotive
LocoScript is a discontinued word processor for the Amstrad PCW computer. Its screen font is saved in an SCR file. This file format is classified as Font.
Mastercam (script) by CNC Software
Mastercam is a computer-aided design and manufacturing software suite for Windows desktop. It uses an executable script saved as an SCR file. This script is written in Dialog control language and used to automate milling operations. This file format is classified as Executable.
Movie Master (screenplay) by Zhang Dan
Movie Master is a discontinued video editor for Windows desktop. A screenplay created with Movie Master is saved in an SCR file. This file format is classified as Video.
MS-DOS (debug input data) by Microsoft
MS-DOS is a non-GUI operating system for personal and business computers. Its debug input data is saved in an SCR file. This file format is classified as Data.
Photoshop (image) by Adobe
Photoshop is a professional photo editor and graphics design program compatible with desktop and mobile platforms. It can open and display an SCR file saved in JPEG format. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
Procomm Plus (screen snapshot) by Broadcom
Procomm Plus is a terminal emulation and file transfer program. A screen snapshot taken by Procomm Plus is saved in an SCR file. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
Statistica (scrollsheet) by StatSoft
Statistica is a statistical data analysis and visualization software. A scrollsheet created with Statistica is saved in an SCR file. This file format is classified as Data.
Steam (screen settings) by Valve
Steam is a cross-platform digital content distribution and game management software. Video games downloaded and played over Steam use screen settings saved in an SCR file. This file format is classified as Settings.
TrialDirector (script) by inData
TrialDirector is a discontinued trial presentation/management software for Windows desktop operating system. It uses an executable script saved in an SCR file. This file format is classified as Executable.
U-Boot (system boot image) by DENX
U-Boot (short for Universal Bootloader) is a first/second stage bootloader. Kernels and boot images used by U-Boot are saved in SCR files. This file format is classified as Disk Image.
XnView (image) by XnSoft
XnView is a cross-platform image viewer with editing/conversion functionality. It can open an SCR file containing an image saved in Sun Raster format. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: Sun Raster
ZX Spectrum Emulator (screen dump) by ZXSpectrum4
ZX Spectrum is a desktop application that emulates hardware systems that have Zilog Z80 microprocessor. A screen dump of its display is saved in an SCR file. This file format is classified as Raster Image.

SCR file extension format:

The file format determines how the data is stored in the file. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Our examination of the SCR files comes to the following conclusion:

The SCR file extension is quite widespread and predominantly uses a uniform format. But the following two file formats are common:

70% of all SCR files belong to Windows screen saver. The files are using the common file format EXE. EXE is the abbreviation for executable and is the standard executable file format on Windows. The format can be identified by the letters "MZ" at the beginning. Executable files can also be used to distribute viruses and other types of malicious software (malware). They consist of unreadable binary data. SCR files can be up to 1 GB in size, but are often around 130 KB - 690 MB. The file type was created 20 years ago but is still used today. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as !This program cannot be run in DOS mode. Files like these have the following tags: movie, video, promo, screensaver, promotion, contract, tube, promotional and woman.
5% of all SCR files are based on the well-known EXE file format. These files contain neither text nor words, but only data. Most of these files are 310 MB to 340 MB in size. The files contain the following words: C'B{b. Promo_video_created to integrate into YouTube_bloggers- videos (high resolution,.scr or Explanation of our pricing policy (old).scr is a typical file name. Such files sometimes refer to movie, explanation, pricing, policy, videos, resolution, integrate, bloggers, created, high and into.

The remaining 25% of all SCR files are files with no common format, the following 14 formats can be found: A'dam Music Composer Script, JPG, Source, Mac2OSX, Resolution, Script, RCSL, GRID and sub. These files sometimes refer to docx, youtube, commercial, advertising, screen, voiceover, fliqlo, saver or terms. Just click the "Choose your .scr file to view this image" button on this page to find out what your SCR file is.

Technical Data for SCR File Extension

File classification:

Executable

Related files:

src, zip, exe, rar, jpg, scr 2, saver, mp4, pdf, script, zimage, txt, svr, iso, mpcloth, ais, csr, thm, png, xd, etl, msi, log

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: AutoCADLTScriptFile, FileType: AutoCAD LT Script, AppName: Notepad
EXEFile: notepad.exe

ProgramID: AutoCADScriptFile, FileType: AutoCAD Script, AppName: Notepad

ProgramID: GraphicsConverterPro.scr, FileType: X Spectrum standard screen, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe

ProgramID: PhEdit.scr

ProgramID: scrfile, FileType: Screen Saver, AppName: %1
EXEFile: %1

ProgramID: AutoCADScript
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\NOTEPAD.EXE %1

ProgramID: AutoCADScriptFile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\NOTEPAD.EXE %1

ProgramID: SCR_UV
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Advanced Image Viewer and Converter\ImgViewer.exe %1

ProgramID: scrfile
EXEFile: %1

ProgramID: scrfile
EXEFile: %1 /S

ProgramID: scrfile
EXEFile: %1 /S %3

ProgramID: scrFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer\Iexplore.exe %1

ProgramID: scrfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\@Home veiligheid\AntiVirus\AVFileMon.exe %1 %*

ProgramID: AutoCADLTScriptFile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\NOTEPAD.EXE %1

ProgramID: PhotoFiltre.Pcx
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\_Graphix\Suites\PhotoFiltre\PhotoFiltre.exe

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an scr screen saver is a special file format by Microsoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SCR files

Associate the SCR file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open screen savers. Because only the current version supports the latest SCR file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft manufacturer website after an available Windows update.
To make sure that your SCR file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.