Issue Opening Sentinel-2 L1C Data (MTD_MSIL1C) in SNAP

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Hi all,

I recently became aware that Sentinel-2 data can now be downloaded through the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem via the Copernicus Browser. I successfully downloaded a Sentinel-2 L1C image, and the file seems to have downloaded correctly.

However, when I try to open the MTD_MSIL1C.xml file (which I usually work with), I encounter an error. Interestingly, when I open the file in ArcGIS Pro, it works fine, and all the bands are displayed properly.

Does anyone have any recommendations for working with this data in SNAP? I know I can use ArcGIS Pro, but I’ve been working with SNAP for many years and would prefer to continue using it.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

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What’s the error message you get? Actually, opening the xml should work. Alternatively, you can try to open the downloaded zip file directly.

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Hi MArco,

This is the error I am getting with all the data from Coernicus Data Space

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Hi again,

So I just uploaded the zip file (as you reccomended) and it worked great!

Thank you so much!!!

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Good that the zip file works.

You should open the MTD_MSIL1C.xml located in the .SAFE folder and not the MTD_TL.xml below the GRANULE folder. This should work too.