Basic information about VIC file

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

There are 2 file types using the VIC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VIC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VIC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VIC file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the VIC file?
  • How to open a VIC file?
  • What programs do I need to open a VIC file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a VIC file?
  • How to convert VIC files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to VIC file format?


1.Detail information about VIC file extension: VICAR Image

File type VICAR Image Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description VIC file is a VICAR Image. Image created in the VICAR (Video Image Access and Retrieval) format, which was originally developed for planetary mission imaging data; contains an ASCII text header and one or more images saved as records of binary data; most commonly known for storing captured images from planetary mission systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VIC files

Windows		 Newera Graphics Converter Pro
IMG2PNG
XnViewMP
WINVICAR

macOS		 XnViewMP

Linux		 XnViewMP


2.Detail information about VIC file extension: ViziGen Code Import Mappings File

File type ViziGen Code Import Mappings File Category Developer Files
Developer ViziGen File format N/A
Description VIC file is a ViziGen Code Import Mappings File developed by ViziGen.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VIC files

Windows		 ViziGen



Can't open a VIC 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.VIC”。

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 VIC extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the VIC 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.