VIC File Extension

What is VIC file?

Full format name of files that use VIC extension is VICAR Image. Files with VIC extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. VIC file format, along with 522 other file formats, belongs to the Raster Image Files category. Users are advised to use XnView software for managing VIC files, although 3 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named XnView was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. In order to find more detailed information on the software and VIC files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support VIC file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open VIC files divided into 3 categories according to system platform supported. VIC files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with VIC extension?

Problems with accessing VIC may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to VICAR Image 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 VIC files.

Step 1. Get the XnView

Problems with opening and working with VIC files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with VIC files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select XnView or one of the recommended programs (for example, WINVICAR) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit XnView website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of XnView

If you already have XnView installed on your systems and VIC files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why VIC files are not compatible with XnView. The most recent version of XnView is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign XnView to VIC files

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the VIC with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where XnView is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open VIC files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected VIC file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select XnView and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with VIC extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the VIC for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the VIC file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the VIC file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the VIC file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the VIC file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the VIC file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the VIC file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with VIC 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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the VICAR Image file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle XnView

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support VIC files. Close all running programs and try opening the VIC file.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with VICAR Image files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle VIC files.

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