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

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 Converter

Open HC

Edit HC

Compare HC Files

Merge HC Files

Split HC Files

HC Metadata Viewer

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.

Open HC File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	VeraCrypt 000 for Windows	Free	VeraCrypt

Open HC File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	VeraCrypt 000 for MacOs	Free	VeraCrypt

Open HC file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	VeraCrypt 000 for Linux	Free	VeraCrypt

Open HC file on Web

Open HC file on iOS

Open HC 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.
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About HC - VeraCrypt Container File

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