What is the SID file?
The SID file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the MrSID Image format. SID files are supported by Mac OS, Windows operating systems. The SID file is one of the Raster Image Files files, just like 522 of the other files found in our file information database. The creator of MrSID Image is LizardTech.
A program that can open the SID file is e.g. Web browser. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. ArcGIS Desktop, Canvas, ERDAS IMAGINE, CompeGPS Land.
Programs, that can open .SID files
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LizardTech, Inc.
LizardTech ExpressView (MrSID) Browser Plug-in
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Windows |
CompeGPS TEAM S.L.
CompeGPS Land
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Windows |
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CoolUtils Development
Total GIS Converter
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Windows |
ERDAS, Inc.
ERDAS IMAGINE
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Windows |
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ACD Systems International Inc.
Canvas
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Windows |
Esri
ArcGIS Desktop
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Windows |
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How to open a .SID file?
If you have problems opening the file SID, then in most cases the problem is only the lack of the proper application installed. Select one of the programs from the list and install it on your device. The operating system should automatically associate the SID file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your SID file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all SID files should automatically open with the selected program.
