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Basic information about YNC file

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

There are 1 file types using the YNC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the YNC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support YNC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the YNC file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the YNC file?
  • How to open a YNC file?
  • What programs do I need to open a YNC file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a YNC file?
  • How to convert YNC files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to YNC file format?


1.Detail information about YNC file extension: yEnc Encoded File

File type yEnc Encoded File Category Encoded Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description YNC file is a yEnc Encoded File. File encoded from a binary to a text format using the yEnc encoding method; similar to a standard US-ASCII encoded file, but significantly reduces the file overhead by using 8-bit Extended ASCII encoding; also includes a CRC checksum for verifying the integrity of the file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert YNC files

Windows		 Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows
yDec
yEnc32
yProxy Pro
ZipZag

macOS		 Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16
yEnc TZ
StuffIt Expander

Linux		 yydecode
UUDeview



Can't open a YNC 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.YNC”。

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 YNC extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the YNC 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.