Tips to open ARCUT file

Can't open the ARCUT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ARCUT files as well as a list of programs that support ARCUT files.

ARCUT file extension

File Name Adobe Prelude Rough Cut Format
File Developer Adobe Systems
File Category Video Files

The ARCUT file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ARCUT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ARCUT file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 2
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  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is ARCUT file?

The file with the extension ARCUT is the Video Files file type. The creator of this file is Adobe Systems. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. Adobe Prelude Rough Cut Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Adobe Prelude to handle this file. This is a program created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. Adobe Creative Suite, Apple Final Cut Pro will apply when it is not possible to use Adobe Prelude.

How to open ARCUT file?

The main problem with Adobe Prelude Rough Cut Format is that the ARCUT file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open ARCUT, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ARCUT 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 Adobe Prelude

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Adobe Prelude is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Adobe Prelude into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support ARCUT files.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe Prelude with ARCUT files

If, despite the installed application, the ARCUT file does not start in the Adobe Prelude application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Adobe Prelude application as the default for handling the ARCUT file.

Step 3. Update Adobe Prelude to the latest version

If, however, after binding Adobe Prelude with Adobe Prelude Rough Cut Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Adobe Systems Incorporated page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ARCUT file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the ARCUT file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the ARCUT file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected ARCUT file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the ARCUT files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular ARCUT file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Adobe Systems
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ARCUT files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the ARCUT file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file ARCUT to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ARCUT file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.