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Basic information about C file

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

There are 8 file types using the C file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the C file with their brief description and a list of programs that support C file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the C file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about C file extension: Lite-C Script

Software programs that will open, edit or convert C files
File type	Lite-C Script	Category	Developer Files
Developer	Conitec Datasystems	File format	N/A
Description	C file is a Lite-C Script developed by Conitec Datasystems. Script written in lite-C, a programming language designed for easily developing graphics and virtual reality applications; uses a syntax similar to C/C++ and is compiled on-the-fly by lite-C.
Windows	Conitec Datasystems lite-C Conitec Datasystems Gamestudio

2.Detail information about C file extension: C/C++ Source Code File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert C files
File type	C/C++ Source Code File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	C file is a C/C++ Source Code File.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 Microsoft Visual Studio Code Eclipse CDT Code::Blocks Embarcadero C++Builder Borland C++Builder ES-Computing EditPlus BloodshedSoftware Dev-C++ ZinjaI gVim C++ Builder CodeWarrior Development Studio Eclipse IDE Microsoft Windows NotePad NotePad++ PSPad
macOS	Apple Xcode Eclipse CDT Code::Blocks MacroMates TextMate Freescale CodeWarrior Development Tools ZinjaI Eclipse IDE TextEdit
Linux	Eclipse CDT Code::Blocks ZinjaI GNU Emacs Vim Eclipse IDE gedit

3.Detail information about C file extension: Check Point Site Configuration File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert C files
File type	Check Point Site Configuration File	Category	Settings Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	C file is a Check Point Site Configuration File.

4.Detail information about C file extension: Compressed Unix File Archive

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

5.Detail information about C file extension: AutoCAD Development System (ADS) Source Code File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert C files
File type	AutoCAD Development System (ADS) Source Code File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	C file is a AutoCAD Development System (ADS) Source Code File.
Windows	AutoCAD

6.Detail information about C file extension: Origin C Program File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert C files
File type	Origin C Program File	Category	Executable Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	C file is a Origin C Program File.
Windows	Origin

7.Detail information about C file extension: ANSI C Script File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert C files
File type	ANSI C Script File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	C file is a ANSI C Script File.
Windows	NotePad++ text editor

8.Detail information about C file extension: XLIFF Localization

Software programs that will open, edit or convert C files
File type	XLIFF Localization	Category	Page Layout Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	C file is a XLIFF Localization.
Windows	Swordfish Translation Editor Sublime Text Swordfish Translation Editor
macOS	Sublime Text for Mac
Linux	Sublime Text for Linux

How to convert C files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for C files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve C to another files conversion, you may use the option.

C to CXX

How to convert another files to C file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for another files to C file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to C conversion, you may use the option.

FOR to C

LUA to C

F to C

Can't open a C 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.C”。

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 C extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the C 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.