SID File Extension

SID file extension is created by Valve, also known as Steam Game Data Backup File. SID has been classified as Game Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open SID files in Valve Steam program.

Steam Game Data Backup File Type

What is a SID File Type?

The SID files are created with a .SIS and .SIM file, which provide the necessary metadata to restore backup data. The SID files use the naming convention {game} _ disk {X} _ {Y} .sid, where game " is the backup game name, "X " is the disk number, and" Y " is the backup file number on the disk.

Steam n'does not include registered games, personalized multiplayer cards or configuration files. Back up and restore these files manually.

Free online SID Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .SID (Steam Game Data Backup File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to SID, merge, split and compare the SID files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

SID Converter

Open SID

Edit SID

Compare SID Files

Merge SID Files

Split SID Files

SID Metadata Viewer

SID Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Steam Game Data Backup File .SID File Extensions while opening the .SID files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open SID Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Steam Game Data Backup File on your system such as Valve Steam.
2. Associate default Valve Valve Steam program for *.sid (Steam Game Data Backup File) files.
   
   

   Associate SID Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.SID (e.g example.sid) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Valve Valve Steam program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .sid files.
   
   

   Associate SID Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.SID (e.g example.sid) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Valve Valve Steam program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Valve Steam extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related SID File Extensions

SID default file extension is .SID and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for SID File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the SID files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open SID File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop 10 for Windows	Commercial	ESRI
	ACD Systems Canvas X 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	ERDAS IMAGINE 2016 for Windows	Commercial	ERDAS
	Valve Steam 1 for Windows	Freeware	Valve

Open SID File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Valve Steam 1 for MacOs	Freeware	Valve

Open SID file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Valve Steam 1 for Linux	Freeware	Valve

Open SID file on Web

Open SID file on iOS

Open SID file on Android

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