Basic information about FCS file

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

There are 9 file types using the FCS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the FCS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support FCS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the FCS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the FCS file?
  • How to open a FCS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a FCS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a FCS file?
  • How to convert FCS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to FCS file format?


1.Detail information about FCS file extension: First Choice Spreadsheet

File type First Choice Spreadsheet Category Spreadsheet Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FCS file is a First Choice Spreadsheet. Spreadsheet created with the First Choice productivity suite.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FCS files

Windows		 SoftKey PFS:First Choice


2.Detail information about FCS file extension: Flow Cytometry Standard File

File type Flow Cytometry Standard File Category Data Files
Developer ISAC File format Binary
Description FCS file is a Flow Cytometry Standard File developed by ISAC.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FCS files

Windows		 Verity Software House V-Comp

macOS
 Verity Software House V-Comp


3.Detail information about FCS file extension: FCEUX Save State File

File type FCEUX Save State File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FCS file is a FCEUX Save State File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FCS files

Windows		 FCEUX


4.Detail information about FCS file extension: C-tree Server/Plus Data File

File type C-tree Server/Plus Data File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FCS file is a C-tree Server/Plus Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FCS files

Windows		 c-treeACE


5.Detail information about FCS file extension: Canon ZoomBrowser EX File

File type Canon ZoomBrowser EX File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FCS file is a Canon ZoomBrowser EX File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FCS files

Windows		 ZoomBrowser


6.Detail information about FCS file extension: Foobar2000 Columns UI Settings File

File type Foobar2000 Columns UI Settings File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FCS file is a Foobar2000 Columns UI Settings File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FCS files

Windows		 Foobar2000


7.Detail information about FCS file extension: RapidForm Polygon Faces Data

File type RapidForm Polygon Faces Data Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FCS file is a RapidForm Polygon Faces Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FCS files

Windows		 Rapidform Explorer (Geomagic Verify Viewer)


8.Detail information about FCS file extension: RealProducer Pro Settings

File type RealProducer Pro Settings Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FCS file is a RealProducer Pro Settings.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FCS files

Windows		 RealProducer


9.Detail information about FCS file extension: Spectrum Server Log File

File type Spectrum Server Log File Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FCS file is a Spectrum Server Log File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FCS files



Can't open a FCS 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.FCS”。

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 FCS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FCS 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.