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Basic information about VC1 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension VC1（*.VC1 or *.vc1）, 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 VC1 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the VC1 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VC1 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VC1 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VC1 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the VC1 file?
  • How to open a VC1 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a VC1 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a VC1 file?
  • How to convert VC1 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to VC1 file format?


1.Detail information about VC1 file extension: VC-1 Video File

File type VC-1 Video File Category Video Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description VC1 file is a VC-1 Video File developed by Microsoft. High definition video format that uses the SMPTE 421M video codec developed by Microsoft; one of multiple possible video formats used for Blu-ray and HD DVD discs; supports both interlaced and progressive encoding.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VC1 files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows Media Player
Media Player Classic
CyberLink PowerDVD 17
Freemake Video Converter

macOS		 MPlayerX



Can't open a VC1 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.VC1”。

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 VC1 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support VC1 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 VC1 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 VC1 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a VC1 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 VC1 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the VC1 file is damaged.
  • Whether the VC1 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the VC1 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the VC1 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the VC1 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a VC1 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a VC1 file.

If the VC1 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.