SMC File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .smc
Full Name Super Nintendo Game ROM File
Type of Format Video Game ROM
System Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
MIME Type application/x-snes-rom
Typical File Size Varies (128Kb to 6Mb)
Header Size 512 bytes (Optional, might not be present)
Byte Order Little Endian
Used For Storing game data for emulation
Compression Generally uncompressed, but may contain compressed data sections
Copy Protection None inherently, relies on emulator's support for DRM
Executable Code Contains executable game code and data
Audio Data Included within, specific to SNES sound chip
Video Data Game graphics and animations
Checksum May have internal checksum for validation
Popularity High among retro gaming and emulation communities
Required Emulator SNES-specific emulators like Snes9x, ZSNES
File Identification Typically based on file extension and internal data structure
Compatibility Works on emulators across different platforms (PC, Mac, Linux, Mobile)
Modification Can be modified or hacked to alter game content