Tips to open WBC file
Can't open the WBC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WBC files as well as a list of programs that support WBC files.
WBC file extension
| File Name |
Webshots Collection Format |
| File Developer |
AG Interactive |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The WBC file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WBC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WBC file on each system platform.
What is WBC file?
The file with the extension WBC is the Raster Image Files file type. It was designed by AG Interactive. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. Webshots Collection Format is supported by 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is XnView. This was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. Alternatively, you can use 4 other programs. The Image Converter Plus, Webshots programs will also handle the file when the XnView program does not fulfill its role.
How to open WBC file?
An often recurring problem with Webshots Collection Format is that WBC is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open WBC, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WBC 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 XnView
In this case, you should first verify that the XnView application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing XnView into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support WBC files.
Programs to open WBC file
Remember to download programs supporting WBC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with WBC files
If, despite the installed application, the WBC file does not start in the XnView application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. 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 XnView application as the default for handling the WBC file.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the XnView program with the Webshots Collection Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WBC file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to WBC 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 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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WBC or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected WBC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the WBC file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 WBC file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting AG Interactive, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WBC 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 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. It is best to move WBC to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the WBC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file WBC to close. However, some background programs may block the WBC file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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