Tips to open ADC file
Can't open the ADC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ADC files as well as a list of programs that support ADC files.
ADC file extension
| File Name |
Scanstudio 16 Color Image |
| File Developer |
Steffen Gutmann |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The ADC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ADC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ADC file on each system platform.
What is ADC file?
The file in the ADC format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. The creator of this file is Steffen Gutmann. Raster Image Files consists of 522 similar files. Scanstudio 16 Color Image is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use ArcGIS Desktop to handle this file. This is a program created by Esri. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the ADC file. MapInfo Pro will apply when it is not possible to use ArcGIS Desktop.
How to open ADC file?
The most common problem when using Scanstudio 16 Color Image is that a specific ADC is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open ADC, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ADC file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install ArcGIS Desktop
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ArcGIS Desktop is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name ArcGIS Desktop into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file ADC with ArcGIS Desktop. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open ADC files.
Programs to open ADC file
Remember to download programs supporting ADC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcGIS Desktop with ADC files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ADC file still does not use the ArcGIS Desktop program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the ArcGIS Desktop application as the default for handling the ADC file.
Step 3. Update ArcGIS Desktop to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the ArcGIS Desktop program, it is possible that Scanstudio 16 Color Image requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Esri website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ADC file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to ADC files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the ADC file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ADC files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the ADC files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular ADC file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Steffen Gutmann, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ADC files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the ADC file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ADC file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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