ARCUT File Extension

What is ARCUT file?

ARCUT is a file extension commonly associated with Adobe Prelude Rough Cut Format files. Adobe Prelude Rough Cut Format specification was created by Adobe Systems. Files with ARCUT extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS, Windows platform. Files with ARCUT extension are categorized as Video Files files. The Video Files subset comprises 546 various file formats. The most popular program for handling ARCUT files is Adobe Prelude, but users can choose among 3 different programs that support this file format. Software named Adobe Prelude was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. In order to find more detailed information on the software and ARCUT files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support ARCUT file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open ARCUT files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. Files with ARCUT suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with ARCUT extension?

Problems with accessing ARCUT may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Adobe Prelude Rough Cut Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with ARCUT files.

Step 1. Install Adobe Prelude software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening ARCUT files is that no program that can handle ARCUT files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Adobe Prelude or one to the listed programs: Adobe Creative Suite, Apple Final Cut Pro. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Adobe Prelude installed is by going to developer’s website (Adobe Systems Incorporated) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Adobe Prelude to the latest version

If the problems with opening ARCUT files still occur even after installing Adobe Prelude, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Adobe Prelude is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Adobe Prelude installed, it may not support ARCUT format. The latest version of Adobe Prelude should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Adobe Prelude Rough Cut Format files with Adobe Prelude

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate ARCUT files with latest version of Adobe Prelude you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the ARCUT file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Adobe Prelude is installed, check the Always use this app to open ARCUT files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with ARCUT extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with ARCUT extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the ARCUT file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the ARCUT file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the ARCUT file for viruses or malware

If the ARCUT is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the ARCUT file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the ARCUT file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with ARCUT extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Adobe Prelude Rough Cut Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Adobe Prelude

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with ARCUT extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Adobe Prelude Rough Cut Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle ARCUT files.

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