Basic information about ECS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension ECS（*.ECS or *.ecs）, 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 ECS file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about ECS file extension: Sony Ericsson Phone Backup File

File type Sony Ericsson Phone Backup File Category Compressed Files
Developer Sony Ericsson File format Zip
Description ECS file is a Sony Ericsson Phone Backup File developed by Sony Ericsson. Backup data file created by Sony Ericsson mobile phones; saved in a compressed .ZIP format that can be read by phones using the Symbian operating system.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ECS files

Windows		 Corel WinZip 21
WinRAR 5



Can't open a ECS 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.ECS”。

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 ECS extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support ECS 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 ECS 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 ECS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a ECS 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 ECS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the ECS 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.