CH file format description
Many people often share .ch files without providing instructions on how to use them. This can make it difficult for users to determine which program is compatible for editing, converting, or printing .ch files. To address this issue, we have created this page to offer assistance and guidance on handling .ch files. We provide information on compatible software, editing instructions and conversion options to help users effectively interact with .ch files.
Our aim is to simplify the process and promote seamless use of the .ch file format.
3 filename extension(s) found in our database.
.ch - CA-Clipper Clipper Header
The CH development files are related to CA-Clipper. The CH file is a CA-Clipper Clipper Header. CA-Clipper is a complete application development system that can be customized to fit real-life operational requirements. The CA-Clipper seems to be no longer supported.
| Application: | CA-Clipper |
|---|---|
| Category: | Development files |
| Mime-type: | application/octet-stream |
| Magic: | - / - |
| Aliases: | - |
CA-Clipper Clipper Header related extensions:
- ce CA-Clipper Workbench Application Data
- clp CA-Clipper Compiler Script
- lif CA-Clipper Compressed Archive
- pll CA-Clipper Prelinked Library
- ppo Clipper Pre-processed Output File
- prg CA-Clipper Program Source Code
.ch - eSignal CH Data
The CH data files are related to eSignal. The CH file is an eSignal CH Data. eSignal is a charting and trading platform that gives all members the opportunity to chart with real-time data, including some specific services.
| Application: | eSignal |
|---|---|
| Category: | Data files |
| Mime-type: | application/octet-stream |
| Magic: | - / - |
| Aliases: | - |
eSignal CH Data related extensions:
- ach eSignal Advanced Chart Data
- acm eSignal ACM Data
- cht eSignal CHT Data
- dsb eSignal DSB Data
- efs eSignal Formula Script
- efslib eSignal EFS Function Library
.sct - Scitex Continuous Tone
The SCT graphic files are related to XnView. The SCT file is a Scitex Continuous Tone. Scitex Continuous Tone (CT) format is used for high-end image processing on Scitex computers. These files are generated for input using a Scitex scanner.
| Application: | XnView |
|---|---|
| Category: | Graphic files |
| Mime-type: | application/octet-stream |
| Magic: | - / - |
| Aliases: | ch, ct, sc, scitex |
Scitex Continuous Tone related extensions:
Be careful.
It is important to understand that the .ch file extension is not limited to a particular set of applications. Other programs besides the intended ones can also use the .ch extension to create files. This includes potentially harmful programs or malware that may generate .ch files for various purposes. Be especially cautious with .ch files coming from untrusted or unknown sources.
Can't open a .ch file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize an extension, you receive the following message:
Select an app to open this .ch file
To set the .ch file association in Windows 11, you can follow these steps
- Open the Settings app by clicking on the Start menu and selecting the gear icon.
- In the Settings app, click on System and then select Apps from the left-hand side menu.
- Scroll down and click on the Default apps option.
- Under the Default apps section, you will find various categories such as Email, Web browser, and Music player.
- Locate the category that matches the file type you want to associate, such as Photos for image files or Video player for video files.
- Click on the current default app listed under the category. A list of available apps will appear.
- Choose the app you want to set as the default for that file type. If the desired app is not listed, click on More apps to see additional options or click on Look for an app in the Microsoft Store to search for apps in the Store.
- After selecting the app, it will become the default choice for opening files of that type.
It's worth mentioning that you don't always need to set .ch file association. Many applications can open .ch files without requiring any specific file association to be set.
The .ch file extension is often given incorrectly
Based on searches conducted on our site in the past year, we have compiled a list of the most common misspellings. These frequent misspellings can cause confusion and hinder search accuracy. Our goal in providing this list is to help users find the right information more easily and enhance their overall search experience on our website.
These misspellings were the most common in the past year:
cb, cg, cm, cn, ct, cu, cy, dh, fh, hc, sh, vh
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
There is a possibility that the .ch filename extension is misspelled. To assist users in identifying potential errors, we provide a list of similar file extensions in our database.
Filename extensions similar to .ch:
- ct Silicon Graphics Iris Cliptexture
- vh Sony Playstation Wave Bank Header
- cg Nvidia CgFX Program
- fh Adobe FreeHand Drawing
- cu CU-SeeMe Data
- cb Microsoft Windows 95 Clean Boot File
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