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Basic information about NARC file

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

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


1.Detail information about NARC file extension: Nintendo DS Archive File

File type Nintendo DS Archive File Category Game Files
Developer Nintendo File format Binary
Description NARC file is a Nintendo DS Archive File developed by Nintendo. Archive file used by games for the Nintendo DS portable gaming system; may contain various game data, including graphics, text, and level information; typically contained within a Nintendo DS ROM file; can be unpacked with some editing tools.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NARC files

Windows
NDS Editor
Tahaxan
NARC Explorer
Puyo Tools
NSMB Editor
MKDS Course Modifier



Can't open a NARC 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.NARC”。

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 NARC extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the NARC 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.