C File Extension

C file extension is created by Developer, also known as C/C++ Source Code File. C has been classified as Common File Types. You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open C files in GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) program.

C/C++ Source Code File Type

What is a C File Type?

The programming language C was originally developed by Dennis Ritchie in the late 1960s and early 1970s at Bell Labs to create Unix utilities. The popularity and use of C'has increased since the 1970s. It has influenced many programming languages, including C + + +, PHP, Perl, Python, Java and JavaScript.

C + + is an extension of the C language and was published in the mid-1980s. It is used to create most of the software; today it can be stored in the source code files C, CC, CCP, CXX and C.

Some Unix compilers use a lowercase extension for C and a capital extension for C +quot, although this is not a common convention.

What is a Default C File Name?

Main.c - Usually a source code file containing the main function () or the d&apos point; input for a program C.

Free online C Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .C (C/C++ Source Code File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to C, merge, split and compare the C files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

C Converter

Open C

Edit C

Compare C Files

Merge C Files

Split C Files

C Metadata Viewer

C Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the C/C++ Source Code File .C File Extensions while opening the .C files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open C Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for C/C++ Source Code File on your system such as GNU Compiler Collection (GCC).
2. Associate default Gnu GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) program for *.c (C/C++ Source Code File) files.
   
   

   Associate C Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.C (e.g example.c) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Gnu GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .c files.
   
   

   Associate C Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.C (e.g example.c) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Gnu GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related C File Extensions

C default file extension is .C and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for C File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the C files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open C File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	GitHub Atom 1 for Windows	Open Source	GitHub
	Code Blocks 13 for Windows	Open Source	Code Blocks
	Eclipse Foundation Eclipse 4 for Windows	Open Source	Eclipse Foundation
	ES-Computing EditPlus 3 for Windows	Commercial	ES-Computing
	Richardson EditRocket 4 for Windows	Commercial	Richardson
	GNU Emacs 27 for Windows	Open Source	GNU
	gVim 7 for Windows	Open Source	gVim
	Oracle NetBeans 8 for Windows	Open Source	Oracle
	Jon Skinner Sublime Text 3 for Windows	Commercial	Jon Skinner
	Sublime HQ Sublime Text 3 for Windows	Commercial	Sublime HQ
	IDM UltraEdit 24 for Windows	Commercial	IDM
	Vim 7 for Windows	Open Source	Vim
	Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft Visual Studio Code 1 for Windows	Open Source	Microsoft

Open C File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	GitHub Atom 1 for MacOs	Open Source	GitHub
	Code Blocks 13 for MacOs	Open Source	Code Blocks
	GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) 8.2 for MacOs	Open Source	GNU
	Eclipse Foundation Eclipse 4 for MacOs	Open Source	Eclipse Foundation
	Richardson EditRocket 4 for MacOs	Commercial	Richardson
	GNU Emacs 27 for MacOs	Open Source	GNU
	MacVim 7 for MacOs	Open Source	MacVim
	Oracle NetBeans 8 for MacOs	Open Source	Oracle
	Jon Skinner Sublime Text 3 for MacOs	Commercial	Jon Skinner
	Sublime HQ Sublime Text 3 for MacOs	Commercial	Sublime HQ
	MacroMates TextMate 2 for MacOs	Commercial	MacroMates
	Bare Bones TextWrangler 4 for MacOs	Freeware	Bare Bones
	IDM UltraEdit 24 for MacOs	Commercial	IDM
	Microsoft Visual Studio Code 1 for MacOs	Open Source	Microsoft
	Apple Xcode 10 for MacOs	Freeware	Apple

Open C file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	GitHub Atom 1 for Linux	Open Source	GitHub
	Code Blocks 13 for Linux	Open Source	Code Blocks
	GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) 8.2 for Linux	Open Source	GNU
	Eclipse Foundation Eclipse 4 for Linux	Open Source	Eclipse Foundation
	Eclipse IDE for C Developers 000 for Linux	Free	Eclipse IDE for C Developers
	Richardson EditRocket 4 for Linux	Commercial	Richardson
	GNU Emacs 27 for Linux	Open Source	GNU
	Oracle NetBeans 8 for Linux	Open Source	Oracle
	Jon Skinner Sublime Text 3 for Linux	Commercial	Jon Skinner
	Sublime HQ Sublime Text 3 for Linux	Commercial	Sublime HQ
	IDM UltraEdit 24 for Linux	Commercial	IDM
	Vim 7 for Linux	Open Source	Vim
	Microsoft Visual Studio Code 1 for Linux	Open Source	Microsoft

Open C file on Web

Open C file on iOS

Open C file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About C - C/C++ Source Code File

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