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Basic information about VRC file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension VRC（*.VRC or *.vrc）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the VRC file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the VRC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VRC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VRC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VRC file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the VRC file?
  • How to open a VRC file?
  • What programs do I need to open a VRC file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a VRC file?
  • How to convert VRC files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to VRC file format?


1.Detail information about VRC file extension: ViewRanger Map

File type ViewRanger Map Category GIS Files
Developer Augmentra Ltd. File format N/A
Description VRC file is a ViewRanger Map developed by Augmentra Ltd.. VRC filename suffix is mostly used for ViewRanger Map files. Augmentra Ltd. defined the ViewRanger Map format standard. VRC file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. The software recommended for managing VRC files is ViewRanger. ViewRanger software was developed by Augmentra Ltd., and on its official website you may find more information about VRC files or the ViewRanger software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VRC files

Windows		 ViewRanger



Can't open a VRC file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.VRC”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the VRC extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support VRC file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of VRC files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a VRC file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a VRC file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a VRC file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the VRC file is damaged.
  • Whether the VRC file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the VRC file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the VRC file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the VRC file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a VRC file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a VRC file.

If the VRC file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.