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Basic information about FLC file

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

There are 5 file types using the FLC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the FLC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support FLC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the FLC file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about FLC file extension: AutoDesk FLIC Format

Software programs that will open, edit or convert FLC files
File type	AutoDesk FLIC Format	Category	Video Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	FLC file is a AutoDesk FLIC Format. The flc file extension is related to Autodesk FLC format. This is the format developed by AutoDesk that is designed for storing brief animations. It is a successor to FLI. FLC can store images of variable size, and allows a palette of 256 colors (although the palette can be changed from line to line to give more colors per frame). FLC supports a variable frame rate specified in frames a fixed frame rate specified in milliseconds per frame, and maintains information about the original aspect ratio. In theory, all FLC animations must loop, but in practice this requirement is often ignored. The image data in FLC files is compressed using a Run-length compression scheme. This is suitable for animations, but is inappropriate for videos or dithered images. As mentioned, the FLC format is a successor to (and close cousin of), the older FLI format.

2.Detail information about FLC file extension: FLIC Animation

Software programs that will open, edit or convert FLC files
File type	FLIC Animation	Category	Video Files
Developer	Autodesk	File format	N/A
Description	FLC file is a FLIC Animation developed by Autodesk.
Windows	Corel VideoStudio Pro X10.5 Ultimate Apple QuickTime Player River Past Video Cleaner
macOS	Apple QuickTime Player
Linux	XAnim

3.Detail information about FLC file extension: CorelDRAW Corel Show File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert FLC files
File type	CorelDRAW Corel Show File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	FLC file is a CorelDRAW Corel Show File.
Windows	CorelDraw Graphics Suite

4.Detail information about FLC file extension: FIGlet Control File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert FLC files
File type	FIGlet Control File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	FLC file is a FIGlet Control File.

5.Detail information about FLC file extension: Constructor Animation File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert FLC files
File type	Constructor Animation File	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	FLC file is a Constructor Animation File.
Windows	Apple QuickTime

Can't open a FLC 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.FLC”。

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 FLC extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the FLC 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.