StarCraft II archive file
File type: Game file
An SC2ARCHIVE file is a data archive used by StarCraft II. It stores resources used by the game.
This is a game file rather than a general-purpose archive intended for everyday file storage.
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: September 23, 2026
SC2ARCHIVE is a proprietary archive format associated with StarCraft II, the real-time strategy game from Blizzard Entertainment. An archive can contain game resources such as maps and other data required by the game.
The file forms part of StarCraft II's installed or downloaded game data and is normally managed by the game rather than opened as an independent document. The Microsoft Windows version of StarCraft II uses this file type.
SC2ARCHIVE files are not normally created or edited directly by players.
StarCraft II on Microsoft Windows should use an SC2ARCHIVE file automatically when it is in the correct game location. There is usually no need to open the file manually.
Do not rename, move, or edit an SC2ARCHIVE file that belongs to an installed game, because doing so may prevent StarCraft II from finding its data. The file is not intended to be opened as a regular document.
SC2ARCHIVE files are game data archives and are not normally converted by players. StarCraft II does not normally provide an option to export them as ordinary archives or documents.
If the goal is to use a map or other game content, use the relevant StarCraft II game or editor feature rather than converting the SC2ARCHIVE file itself.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving sc2archive files:
Microsoft Windows
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