File Extension Database

Open HC File

An HC file is used to contain an encrypted virtual disk, through the VeraCrypt software. HC files can be configured for a specific volume size in either KB, MB or GB, and are password protected.

VeraCrypt software, created by the eponymous company, is a successor to TrueCrypt, which was an encryption tool for desktop operating systems. TrueCrypt, at the time it was abandoned by its developers due to security problems that, later, were fixed by another group of developers renaming it to VeraCrypt. VeraCrypt is free and open source.

The .HC extension is also known to be used as a header file by C / C ++ compilers of both the Eclipse IDE and C++ Builder, among others.

In general terms, the .HC extension has a variety of uses, ranging from storage unit encryption to high-resolution image files such as TIFF.

How Can I Open HC File on Windows

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

How Can I Open HC File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open HC File on Android

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

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