File Extension Database

Open CLC File

A CLC file extension is commonly attached to several types of computer files, including gene sequence data from the CLC bio program and layout information from the Microsoft Clipboard. These files contain different types of information, and there are corresponding programs through which they can be opened and used.

Gene Sequence Data from CLC Bio

CLC bio's CLC file is perhaps the most common use of the .CLC extension. CLC bio, a bioinformatics software company, uses CLC files to store gene sequence data. This data is often outputted from gene sequencing machines, which read DNA, RNA, or protein sequences and output the data in a form that can be read and analyzed using special software.

To open and use a .clc file that contains gene sequence data, one needs a copy of CLC bio's CLC Main Workbench or CLC Genomics Workbench software. These programs are built to handle the large amounts of data that come with gene sequencing. More details can be found on the CLC Main Workbench or the CLC Genomics Workbench websites.

Microsoft Clipboard Layout Information

The CLC extension is also used by Microsoft Clipboard to store layout information. This is a different type of use from the gene sequence data, and therefore, requires a different approach.

To open a .clc file that contains Clipboard layout information, one would need to use the Microsoft Office Clipboard. This can be accessed by opening Microsoft Word or Excel, going to the Home tab, and clicking on the Clipboard dialog box launcher. More information can be found on the Microsoft Support website.

CLC File Important Information

No matter the particular use of a .clc file, it's important to understand that these files are typically not meant to be manually opened by the user. Instead, they're often read by a software program that interprets the data and presents it in a user-friendly format. So, if you've received a .clc file and are not sure what to do with it, the first step is to understand what type of data it contains�that will guide you to the appropriate software program for opening and using the file.

How Can I Open CLC File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CLC file is to find a CLC file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CLC file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open CLC file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as CLC file opener then try to search online for "CLC viewer", "application to open CLC file" or "open CLC file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CLC file

How Can I Open CLC File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CLC file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CLC file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with CLC file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CLC file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CLC file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CLC file then try to search for "CLC viewer", "application to open CLC file" or "read CLC file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CLC file

How Can I Open CLC File on Android

If you downloaded a CLC file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded CLC file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "CLC".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "CLC viewer", "CLC file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open CLC File on iPhone or iPad

To open CLC File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the CLC file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "CLC". This way you can find apps which can open CLC files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "CLC viewer" or "CLC file" online in your favorite search engine.

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