.scn File Extension
.scn files contain, which applications open them, and how Poly supports them. File extension details for .scn
Partial Support| File type | Caligari trueSpace scene |
|---|---|
| MIME type | |
| Encoding | Binary trueSpace scene data |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Opens with | trueSpace, AC3D, SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Author |
| Poly support | Partial. Poly recognizes .scn as 3D content and processes supported files. |
| Indexed by Poly | Yes. Poly indexes filenames and visual similarity for processed geometry; scene counts are displayed in Details. |
| Preview in Poly | Partial. Poly provides an interactive 3D preview for supported constructs. |
| Poly agent | Yes. An optimized rendition of the 3D object or scene is provided to the agent, allowing compact yet information-rich multimodal interaction with 3D files. |
What kind of file is .scn?
In Poly's 3D filename mapping, .scn refers to the Caligari trueSpace scene format. PRONOM identifies .scn as the scene member of the trueSpace family and .cob as its object format.1
The suffix is ambiguous outside this context: other applications use .scn for unrelated scene, project, or data files. Check the producing application and content before assuming a file is trueSpace. A trueSpace scene can refer to objects, materials, cameras, and other scene state, so a complete import is more than reading one mesh.
The .scn suffix is used by other applications too; this page covers the Caligari trueSpace meaning recognized by Poly.
How do I open a .scn file?
trueSpace is the natural first choice for Caligari trueSpace scene files. AC3D, Blender, and specialized viewers may import some related 3D formats, but compatibility depends on the format version and the constructs included. Export to glTF or OBJ only after checking whether materials, textures, animation, and scene relationships are needed.
Poly support for .scn
Poly recognizes .scn as 3D content and indexes filenames and visual similarity for processed geometry. Scene counts are displayed in the Details panel. Its interactive preview depends on successful decoding and on the constructs present. An optimized rendition of the 3D object or scene is provided to the agent, allowing compact yet information-rich multimodal interaction with 3D files.
| Construct | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Geometry and scene structure | Available when the file imports successfully. |
| Materials and textures | Depends on source constructs and supported rendition features. |
| Cameras, lights, and animation | Available when present and supported. |
Working with .scn
Keep the source file before converting. Format versions and optional scene features can change interoperability even when the suffix is unchanged.