Home » GIS Files, M » MDC

Basic information about MDC file

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

There are 7 file types using the MDC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MDC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MDC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MDC file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MDC file?
  • How to open a MDC file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MDC file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MDC file?
  • How to convert MDC files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MDC file format?


1.Detail information about MDC file extension: Merkaartor Document

File type Merkaartor Document Category GIS Files
Developer Merkaartor File format XML
Description MDC file is a Merkaartor Document developed by Merkaartor. Street map project file created by Merkaartor, a free, cross-platform OpenStreetMap (OSM) editor; saved using XML formatting and contains a street map made up of roads, areas, points of interest (POIs), and annotations; used for saving street map projects.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDC files

Windows		 Merkaartor

macOS		 Merkaartor

Linux		 Merkaartor


2.Detail information about MDC file extension: Multi Dimension Cube File

File type Multi Dimension Cube File Category Data Files
Developer Cognos File format N/A
Description MDC file is a Multi Dimension Cube File developed by Cognos.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDC files

Windows		 Cognos software

Linux		 Cognos software


3.Detail information about MDC file extension: MidiCo Karaoke Audio File

File type MidiCo Karaoke Audio File Category Audio Files
Developer GGS File format N/A
Description MDC file is a MidiCo Karaoke Audio File developed by GGS.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDC files

macOS
 GGS MidiCo


4.Detail information about MDC file extension: Minolta RD175 Image

File type Minolta RD175 Image Category Camera Raw Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDC file is a Minolta RD175 Image.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDC files

Windows		 Rawzor Photo

Linux		 darktable


5.Detail information about MDC file extension: MedDC Mail Pouch File

File type MedDC Mail Pouch File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDC file is a MedDC Mail Pouch File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDC files


6.Detail information about MDC file extension: Pfeiffer Quadstar Mass Spectrometer Data File

File type Pfeiffer Quadstar Mass Spectrometer Data File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDC file is a Pfeiffer Quadstar Mass Spectrometer Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDC files


7.Detail information about MDC file extension: Cognons Powerplay Power Cube Database File

File type Cognons Powerplay Power Cube Database File Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MDC file is a Cognons Powerplay Power Cube Database File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MDC files

Windows		 Cognos PowerPlay



Can't open a MDC 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.MDC”。

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 MDC extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MDC 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.