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Basic information about VCD file

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

There are 7 file types using the VCD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VCD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VCD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VCD file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about VCD file extension: Virtual CD

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VCD files
File type	Virtual CD	Category	Disk Image Files
Developer	H+H	File format	N/A
Description	VCD file is a Virtual CD developed by H+H. A VCD file is a disc image of a CD or DVD and is recognized by Windows as an actual disc, even though the data is on the hard drive. VCD files allow CDs and DVDs to be used without requiring physical drives and is useful for mounting discs on network computers.
Windows	H+H Software Virtual CD Roxio Creator NXT Pro 6 WinMount International WinMount MagicISO UltraISO VirtualDrive
macOS	Roxio Toast 16 Roxio Popcorn MPlayer

2.Detail information about VCD file extension: FarStone Virtual Drive

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VCD files
File type	FarStone Virtual Drive	Category	Disk Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	VCD file is a FarStone Virtual Drive.
Windows	FarStone VirtualDrive 16 Pro EZB Systems UltraISO

3.Detail information about VCD file extension: Valve Choreography Data File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VCD files
File type	Valve Choreography Data File	Category	Data Files
Developer	Valve	File format	Text
Description	VCD file is a Valve Choreography Data File developed by Valve.
Windows	Valve Source SDK

4.Detail information about VCD file extension: Value Change Dump File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VCD files
File type	Value Change Dump File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	VCD file is a Value Change Dump File.
Windows	Altera Quartus II
Linux	GTKWave

5.Detail information about VCD file extension: VisualCADD Drawing File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VCD files
File type	VisualCADD Drawing File	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	VCD file is a VisualCADD Drawing File.
Windows	Visual CADD

6.Detail information about VCD file extension: VirtualDrive CD Image

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VCD files
File type	VirtualDrive CD Image	Category	Disk Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	VCD file is a VirtualDrive CD Image.
Windows	VirtualDrive MagicISO UltraIso MagicISO

7.Detail information about VCD file extension: Video CD MPEG Movie

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VCD files
File type	Video CD MPEG Movie	Category	Video Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	VCD file is a Video CD MPEG Movie.
Windows	Microsoft Windows Media Player VIP Video Converter
macOS	Roxio Toast Titanium

How to convert VCD files to another file format?

There are 17 records in our database eligible for VCD files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve VCD to another files conversion, you may use the option.

VCD to ASHDISC	VCD to ASHDISK	VCD to AVI	VCD to B5T
VCD to BIN	VCD to BWI	VCD to DAA	VCD to DWG
VCD to IMG	VCD to ISO	VCD to ISZ	VCD to MDF
VCD to MP3	VCD to MP4	VCD to NRG	VCD to TOAST
VCD to UIF

How to convert another files to VCD file format?

There are 15 records in our database eligible for another files to VCD file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to VCD conversion, you may use the option.

DAA to VCD	ASHDISC to VCD	MDF to VCD	B5I to VCD
BWI to VCD	BIN to VCD	RMVB to VCD	ISO to VCD
AVI to VCD	GI to VCD	IMG to VCD	CUE to VCD
NRG to VCD	ASHDISK to VCD	UDF to VCD

Can't open a VCD 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.VCD”。

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 VCD extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the VCD 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.