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.SCALA·File Extension

Scala Source FileScala programming language source file.

Data & Text
Extension.scala
File typeScala Source File
MIME type
CategoryData & Text
Charset
Compressible
Format familyscala

What is a .scala file?

A .scala file is a Scala Source File — Scala programming language source file.

In the mime-db registry it has no registered standard MIME type. When serving this file over HTTP, use a Content-Type that matches its actual format.

  • Use IntelliJ IDEA or VS Code to open and edit .scala files.
  • Any text editor (Notepad, VS Code) can inspect the raw content as text.

When served over HTTP, responses should set the following header:

# No standard MIME type is registered for .scala

Common software that reads/writes .scala:

IntelliJ IDEAVS CodeMetals
.scalaextension of
format
scalaserved as
mime type
sent via header
http header
  • Configuration files
  • Data interchange between systems
  • API request and response payloads
  • Logs and data exports
  • Open the file with IntelliJ IDEA, make your changes and save.
  • Most editors preserve the original formatting and encoding — avoid changing the charset.
  • Create a new file and save it with the .scala extension, or export this format from IntelliJ IDEA.

What programs can open .scala files?

Common options include IntelliJ IDEA, VS Code, Metals. You can also open many of these files with built-in viewers or a browser.

How do I create a .scala file?

Create a new file in any text editor or the app that owns the format and save it with the .scala extension.

Updated 2026-08-18

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