File Extension Database

Open GBC File

The GBC extension file is mainly used as a ROM image of a classic Nintendo Game Boy Color video game, hence the acronym of the extension.

The Nintendo Game Boy is an 8-bit handheld video game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo, and released on the Japanese market in April 1989.

The Game Boy Color was released in 1998 and is backward compatible with the original Game Boy games.

The GBC file can contain up to 32,768 colors, but only 56 can be displayed at a time; can be played on a Mac or PC using a Game Boy emulator.

The GBC file is thus considered as a game file.

Software to open a GBC file

Since the GBC file is designed to work on a portable console, the most common software to open this type of file comes from third-party developers:

How Can I Open GBC File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open GBC file is to find a GBC file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GBC 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 GBC 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 GBC file opener then try to search online for "GBC viewer", "application to open GBC file" or "open GBC file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open GBC file

How Can I Open GBC File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a GBC file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GBC 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 GBC file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as GBC file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open GBC file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open GBC file then try to search for "GBC viewer", "application to open GBC file" or "read GBC file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read GBC file

How Can I Open GBC File on Android

If you downloaded a GBC 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 GBC 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 "GBC".
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 "GBC viewer", "GBC 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 GBC File on iPhone or iPad

To open GBC 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 GBC 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 "GBC". This way you can find apps which can open GBC 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 "GBC viewer" or "GBC file" online in your favorite search engine.

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