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HC File Extension

HC file extension is created by IDRIX, also known as VeraCrypt Container File. HC has been classified as Disk Image Files. The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open HC files in VeraCrypt program.



VeraCrypt Container File Type

VeraCrypt Container File Type
Extension .hc
Developer IDRIX
Popularity 5.0 (977 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program VeraCrypt
Category Disk Image Files
Format Not Available
Updated 12/1/2024

What is a HC File Type?

To create an HC file select Tools → Volume Creation Wizard and click Next. Select the container type, file name, and choose the location where you want to save the file.

You can open a simple double-HC file clicking on the file and it will open in VeraCrypt.

VeraCrypt is a successor to TrueCrypt, an encryption tool for d'systems. The developers abandoned TrueCrypt due to security holes that were fixed by another group of developers and then re-packaged into VeraCrypt. VeraCrypt is open source and free.



Free online HC Tools & Apps

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



HC Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the VeraCrypt Container File .HC File Extensions while opening the .HC files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open HC Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for VeraCrypt Container File on your system such as VeraCrypt.
  2. Associate default Veracrypt VeraCrypt program for *.hc (VeraCrypt Container File) files.

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

    Associate HC Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.HC (e.g example.hc) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Veracrypt VeraCrypt 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 .VeraCrypt extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related HC File Extensions

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



All Platform Software Programs for HC File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the HC 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 HC File on Windows

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VeraCrypt image. VeraCrypt 000 for Windows Free VeraCrypt

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

Software License Developer
VeraCrypt image. VeraCrypt 000 for MacOs Free VeraCrypt

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen HC file on Linux

Software License Developer
VeraCrypt image. VeraCrypt 000 for Linux Free VeraCrypt

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen HC file on Web

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iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen HC file on iOS

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Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen HC file on Android

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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.

HC file extension icon image.About HC - VeraCrypt Container File

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Updated 12/1/2024


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