Tips to open INC file

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

INC file extension

File Name Include Format
File Category Developer Files

The INC file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the INC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the INC file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 6
  • 3
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is INC file?

The file with the extension INC is the Developer Files file type. Developer Files consists of 1205 similar files. Include Format appears on 4 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of , Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use TextMate to handle this file. This is a program created by MacroMates Ltd.. Alternatively, you can use 10 other programs. You can use Text editor, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Internet Explorer in case TextMate cannot be used.

How to open INC file?

The main problem with Include Format is that the INC file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file INC to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the INC 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 TextMate

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that TextMate is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name TextMate in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file INC with TextMate. Below you will find a list of applications that support INC files.

Step 2. Create association of TextMate with INC files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the INC file to open in the TextMate application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the INC file with the TextMate program.

Step 3. Update TextMate to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the TextMate program, it is possible that Include Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the MacroMates Ltd. website or update the program from the application.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to INC 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. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our INC file. Sometimes virus-infected INC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of INC file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing 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. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair INC file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted INC files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the INC file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the INC file is blocked by the first application to open it. 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 INC file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.