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FCS File Extension

FCS file extension is created by ISAC, also known as Flow Cytometry Standard File. FCS has been classified as Data Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open FCS files in Verity Software House V-Comp program.



Flow Cytometry Standard File Type

Flow Cytometry Standard File Type
Extension .fcs
Developer ISAC
Popularity 5.0 (244 Votes)
Mime Type application/vnd.isac.fcs
Default Program Verity Software House V-Comp
Category Data Files
Format Binary
Updated 11/1/2024

What is a FCS File Type?

The International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) develops and updates the FSC standard. It was developed in 1984 as a standard format supported by a large number of flow cytometric software and hardware.

Flow cytometry is a biophysical technology that analyzes the chemical and physical characteristics of particles as they pass through a laser. It is used for cell triage, biomarker detection protein engineering and cell counting and is applied in basic research, clinical trials and clinical practice. Flow cytometry is most commonly used to diagnose health disorders, such as blood cancers.



Free online FCS Tools & Apps

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



FCS Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Flow Cytometry Standard File .FCS File Extensions while opening the .FCS files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open FCS Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Flow Cytometry Standard File on your system such as Verity Software House V-Comp.
  2. Associate default Verity Software House V Comp Verity Software House V-Comp program for *.fcs (Flow Cytometry Standard File) files.

    Associate FCS Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.FCS (e.g example.fcs) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Verity Software House V Comp Verity Software House V-Comp program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .fcs files.

    Associate FCS Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.FCS (e.g example.fcs) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Verity Software House V Comp Verity Software House V-Comp 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 .Verity Software House V-Comp extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related FCS File Extensions

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



All Platform Software Programs for FCS File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the FCS 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.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open FCS File on Windows

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Verity Software House V-Comp image. Verity Software House V-Comp 000 for Windows Free Trial Verity Software House V-Comp

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen FCS File on Mac OS

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Verity Software House V-Comp image. Verity Software House V-Comp 000 for MacOs Free Trial Verity Software House V-Comp

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen FCS file on Linux

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Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen FCS file on Web

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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.

FCS file extension icon image.About FCS - Flow Cytometry Standard File

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Updated 11/1/2024


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