Basic information about QCF file

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

There are 4 file types using the QCF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the QCF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support QCF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the QCF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the QCF file?
  • How to open a QCF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a QCF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a QCF file?
  • How to convert QCF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to QCF file format?


1.Detail information about QCF file extension: QuikCAT Compressed Data

File type QuikCAT Compressed Data Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description QCF file is a QuikCAT Compressed Data. The qcf file extension is associated with Miliki Shrink, a compression software for Microsoft Windows operating system, developed by LAFE (QuikCat).

The qcf file stores compressed data in QuikCAT compression format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert QCF files

Windows		 Miliki Shrink


2.Detail information about QCF file extension: Microsoft QBasic Coordinates

File type Microsoft QBasic Coordinates Category Developer Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description QCF file is a Microsoft QBasic Coordinates developed by Microsoft Corporation.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert QCF files

Windows		 MS-DOS
QuickBASIC


3.Detail information about QCF file extension: Q-emuLator File

File type Q-emuLator File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description QCF file is a Q-emuLator File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert QCF files


4.Detail information about QCF file extension: QuickLogic Constraint File

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



Can't open a QCF 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.QCF”。

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 QCF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the QCF 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.