File Extension Database

Open HCR File

HCR files have two different applications, namely:

Half-Fold Card File

In this section, the HCR file is a file created by Broderbund's PrintMaster and American Greetings' Creatacard programs.

Both apps allow users to create custom greeting cards, scrapbook pages, labels, banners, and posters.

The HCR file contains layout and image data for a half-fold card design.

HydroCAD Rainfall Curve Data File

In this use, the HCR file is a data file used by HydroCAD, an interactive atmospheric water modeling program.

HydroCAD is CAD software used for water drainage solutions, and thus the HCR file contains precipitation curve distribution data in ASCII text format.

The HCR file is used as part of an overall HydroCAD drainage project.

HCR files, while not always backward compatible, are always subsequent compatible with HydroCAD.

Software to open an HCR file

Due to the difference in formats, you must make sure of the type of file you are holding, and then have one of the following software packages:

How Can I Open HCR File on Windows

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

How Can I Open HCR File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open HCR File on Android

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

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

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