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Basic information about GCF file

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

There are 6 file types using the GCF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GCF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GCF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GCF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the GCF file?
  • How to open a GCF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a GCF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a GCF file?
  • How to convert GCF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to GCF file format?


1.Detail information about GCF file extension: Game Cache File

File type Game Cache File Category Game Files
Developer Valve File format Binary
Description GCF file is a Game Cache File developed by Valve. Cache file used by Valve's Steam game distribution software; contains a virtual file system that may include file fragments, metadata, checksums and other game information; used for storing downloaded games and game updates from the Valve distribution service.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GCF files

Windows		 Valve Steam
GCFScape
GCFExplorer

macOS		 Valve Steam
GridMount


2.Detail information about GCF file extension: Steam Client Grid Cache

File type Steam Client Grid Cache Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GCF file is a Steam Client Grid Cache.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GCF files

Windows		 VTF Explorer
GCFScape
GCFScape
Steam
VTF Explorer

macOS
 Gridmount
Steam for Mac


3.Detail information about GCF file extension: Graphing Calculator File

File type Graphing Calculator File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GCF file is a Graphing Calculator File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GCF files

Windows		 Graphing Calculator


4.Detail information about GCF file extension: Greeting Card Creator Project File

File type Greeting Card Creator Project File Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GCF file is a Greeting Card Creator Project File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GCF files

Windows		 ArcSoft PhotoStudio


5.Detail information about GCF file extension: Scream! Güralp Compressed File

File type Scream! Güralp Compressed File Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GCF file is a Scream! Güralp Compressed File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GCF files

Windows		 Scream!


6.Detail information about GCF file extension: WinXComp Grouped Compressed File

File type WinXComp Grouped Compressed File Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description GCF file is a WinXComp Grouped Compressed File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GCF files



Can't open a GCF 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.GCF”。

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 GCF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the GCF 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.