File Extension Library


.YNC File Extension

  • Category: Encoded Files

What are .YNC files and how to open them?

Can't open .YNC 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 .YNC file.

What is a .YNC file extension?

.YNC file extension has been classified as Encoded Files.

.YNC is yEnc Encoded File

File encoded from a binary to a text format using the yEnc encoding method; similar to a standard US-ASCII encoded file, but significantly reduces the file overhead by using 8-bit Extended ASCII encoding; also includes a CRC checksum for verifying the integrity of the file.

The yEnc format was designed for encoding large binary files that are sent over Usenet and e-mail protocols, which require binary data to be encoded before being transferred.

List of all softwares that can open the yEnc Encoded File
Windows
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows
Mac
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16

How to fix problems with .YNC files

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