GCF File Extension

GCF file extension is created by Valve, also known as Game Cache File. GCF has been classified as Game 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 GCF files in Valve Steam program.

Game Cache File Type

What is a GCF File Type?

Grid Cache File, quot, but now meaning: " Game Cache File. &" etquot. C'is the format used to store Steam official integrated games-and to download the official content. The GCF files are not manually modified by the user.

Valve released the Mac version of Steam in May 2010.

Free online GCF Tools & Apps

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

GCF Converter

Open GCF

Edit GCF

Compare GCF Files

Merge GCF Files

Split GCF Files

GCF Metadata Viewer

GCF Files Common Issues

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

Can't Open GCF Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Game Cache File on your system such as Valve Steam.
2. Associate default Valve Valve Steam program for *.gcf (Game Cache File) files.
   
   

   Associate GCF Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.GCF (e.g example.gcf) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Valve Valve Steam program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .gcf files.
   
   

   Associate GCF Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.GCF (e.g example.gcf) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Valve Valve Steam 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 .Valve Steam extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related GCF File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for GCF File Extension

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

	Software	License	Developer
	Valve Steam 1 for Windows	Freeware	Valve

Open GCF File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Valve Steam 1 for MacOs	Freeware	Valve

Open GCF file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Valve Steam 1 for Linux	Freeware	Valve

Open GCF file on Web

Open GCF file on iOS

Open GCF 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.

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