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Basic information about ARC file

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

There are 12 file types using the ARC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ARC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ARC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ARC file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the ARC file?
How to open a ARC file?
What programs do I need to open a ARC file?
What programs help to create and edit a ARC file?
How to convert ARC files to another file format?
How to convert another files to ARC file format?

1.Detail information about ARC file extension: Symbian OS Backup File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARC files
File type	Symbian OS Backup File	Category	Backup Files
Developer	Nokia	File format	Binary
Description	ARC file is a Symbian OS Backup File developed by Nokia. Backup file created for mobile devices that use the Symbian open source operating system; contains both personal and system backup data from the mobile device; used for restoring data in the event it is lost.
Windows	Nokia PC Suite Nokisoft Noki NbuExplorer

2.Detail information about ARC file extension: Norton Backup Archive

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARC files
File type	Norton Backup Archive	Category	Backup Files
Developer	Symantec	File format	Binary
Description	ARC file is a Norton Backup Archive developed by Symantec.
Windows	Symantec Norton 360 Version 6.0 Symantec Norton Online Backup
macOS	Symantec Norton Online Backup

3.Detail information about ARC file extension: African Safari Data File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARC files
File type	African Safari Data File	Category	Game Files
Developer	Activision	File format	N/A
Description	ARC file is a African Safari Data File developed by Activision.
Windows	Activision Cabela's African Safari

4.Detail information about ARC file extension: Compressed File Archive

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARC files
File type	Compressed File Archive	Category	Compressed Files
Developer	System Enhancement Associates	File format	Binary
Description	ARC file is a Compressed File Archive developed by System Enhancement Associates.
Windows	Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows Corel WinZip 21 7-Zip PeaZip FreeArc E-merge WinAce Acubix PicoZip ConeXware PowerArchiver
macOS	Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16 The Unarchiver
Linux	FreeArc

5.Detail information about ARC file extension: Nintendo Archive File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARC files
File type	Nintendo Archive File	Category	Data Files
Developer	Nintendo	File format	Binary
Description	ARC file is a Nintendo Archive File developed by Nintendo.
Windows	Reggie! Level Editor SZS Modifier

6.Detail information about ARC file extension: ARC Lossless Data Compression And Archive Format

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARC files
File type	ARC Lossless Data Compression And Archive Format	Category	Compressed Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ARC file is a ARC Lossless Data Compression And Archive Format.
Windows	IZArc ALZip PeaZip FreeArc ALZip ZipZag Stuffit WinZip PowerArchiver
macOS	StuffIt for Mac The Unarchiver StuffIt Expander for Mac

7.Detail information about ARC file extension: I-DEAS Archive

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARC files
File type	I-DEAS Archive	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ARC file is a I-DEAS Archive.
Windows	CrossManager RiverTools
Web	Online CAD converter Babel3D

8.Detail information about ARC file extension: Accelrys/MSI Biosym/Insight II CAR Chemistry File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARC files
File type	Accelrys/MSI Biosym/Insight II CAR Chemistry File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ARC file is a Accelrys/MSI Biosym/Insight II CAR Chemistry File.
Linux	Insight II

9.Detail information about ARC file extension: Nokia Backup Archive

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARC files
File type	Nokia Backup Archive	Category	Backup Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ARC file is a Nokia Backup Archive.
Windows	Nokia Suite Noki Nokia Suite Nokia NbuExplorer

10.Detail information about ARC file extension: Orgadata LogiKal File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARC files
File type	Orgadata LogiKal File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ARC file is a Orgadata LogiKal File.
Windows	LogiKal

11.Detail information about ARC file extension: FreeArc Compressed Archive

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARC files
File type	FreeArc Compressed Archive	Category	Compressed Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ARC file is a FreeArc Compressed Archive.
Windows	FreeArc

12.Detail information about ARC file extension: Avalanche Studios Game Archive

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARC files
File type	Avalanche Studios Game Archive	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ARC file is a Avalanche Studios Game Archive.
Windows	ArchiveViewer Just Cause 2

How to convert ARC files to another file format?

There are 14 records in our database eligible for ARC files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve ARC to another files conversion, you may use the option.

ARC to APK	ARC to ARK	ARC to HTML	ARC to NBF
ARC to NBU	ARC to PDF	ARC to PEA	ARC to RAR
ARC to REL	ARC to VCARD	ARC to VCF	ARC to VMG
ARC to XLS	ARC to ZIP

How to convert another files to ARC file format?

There are 14 records in our database eligible for another files to ARC file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to ARC conversion, you may use the option.

CAB to ARC	ZIP to ARC	PEA to ARC	N-GAGE to ARC
ARK to ARC	MMS to ARC	NPM to ARC	7Z to ARC
REL to ARC	VMG to ARC	NRT to ARC	NFC to ARC
UPF to ARC	CDB to ARC

Can't open a ARC 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.ARC”。

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 ARC extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the ARC 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.