Tips to open PC1 file
Can't open the PC1 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PC1 files as well as a list of programs that support PC1 files.
PC1 file extension
| File Name |
Degas Elite Low Res Image Format |
| File Developer |
Degas |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The PC1 file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PC1 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PC1 file on each system platform.
What is PC1 file?
The file in the PC1 format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. It was designed by Degas. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. Degas Elite Low Res Image Format is supported by 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. XnView will apply when it is not possible to use GraphicConverter.
How to open PC1 file?
An often recurring problem with Degas Elite Low Res Image Format is that PC1 is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file PC1 to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PC1 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 GraphicConverter
The first step is to check if the computer has the GraphicConverter program installed. This can be achieved by typing GraphicConverter into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PC1 files.
Programs to open PC1 file
Remember to download programs supporting PC1 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of GraphicConverter with PC1 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PC1 file to open in the GraphicConverter application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 PC1 file with the GraphicConverter program.
Step 3. Update GraphicConverter to the latest version
If, however, after binding GraphicConverter with Degas Elite Low Res Image Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PC1 file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PC1 file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PC1 or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected PC1 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 PC1 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PC1 file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PC1 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.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the PC1 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the PC1 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PC1 to close. However, some background programs may block the PC1 file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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