File Extension Library


.RC File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Developer Files
  • Format: Text

What are .RC files and how to open them?

Can't open .RC file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .RC file.

What is a .RC file extension?

.RC file extension is created by Microsoft. .RC has been classified as Developer Files. The format of .RC file is Text.

.RC is Resource Script

Developer file used by software development applications such as Visual Studio and Borland C++; saved in a plain text format and includes references to resources, such as user interface components, images, or icon files; used for compiling the resources into .RES files used by the final program build.

List of all softwares that can open the Resource Script
Windows
File Viewer Plus
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Embarcadero C++Builder
Borland C++Builder
Resource Hacker

How to fix problems with .RC files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .RC files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .RC file format
  2. You need to check the .RC file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)