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Basic information about QRC file

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

There are 2 file types using the QRC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the QRC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support QRC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the QRC file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the QRC file?
  • How to open a QRC file?
  • What programs do I need to open a QRC file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a QRC file?
  • How to convert QRC files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to QRC file format?


1.Detail information about QRC file extension: Qt Resource Collection File

File type Qt Resource Collection File Category Settings Files
Developer Digia File format XML
Description QRC file is a Qt Resource Collection File developed by Digia. XML file used by programs created with Qt, a cross-platform application development toolkit; contains a list of application resources, such as image files; included as part of the application bundle when the Qt application is built.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert QRC files

Windows		 Digia Qt SDK
Riverbank Computing PyQt
Nokia Qt Creator

macOS		 Digia Qt SDK
Riverbank Computing PyQt
Nokia Qt Creator
Nokia Qt SDK

Linux		 Digia Qt SDK
Riverbank Computing PyQt
Nokia Qt Creator


2.Detail information about QRC file extension: QuarkXPress Required Component File

File type QuarkXPress Required Component File Category Data Files
Developer Quark Software File format Binary
Description QRC file is a QuarkXPress Required Component File developed by Quark Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert QRC files

Windows		 QuarkXPress

macOS
 QuarkXPress



Can't open a QRC 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.QRC”。

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 QRC extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the QRC 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.