File Extension Database

Open UIC File

While working through digital files or software applications, it's a common experience to encounter various file extensions. One such file extension is UIC, which could stand for a few different types of files. Each of these file types is associated with certain kinds of software and can be used in different ways. This article dwells upon the possible formats that your UIC file might have and gives guidance about how to open or use those files.

User Interface Compiler Files

User Interface Compiler (UIC), a tool provided by the Qt framework, produces UIC files. UIC files are a XML representation of some user interface that is created with Qt Designer. You can generate a corresponding C++ header file (.h file) from this .uic file using the UIC tool. These header files are used in the Qt application source code.

Unreal Engine 4 Internationalization Configuration Files

UIC files corresponded to the Unreal Engine 4, a complete suite of game development tools, are termed as Unreal Internationalization Configuration files. These files include settings that help in the localization of content. The Unreal Localization Dashboard uses these UIC files. Find more detailed information regarding this usage on Unreal Engine documentation page.

UIC File Important Information

Depending on the context, UIC files can serve different purposes. It can act as a User Interface Compiler File for Qt or an Unreal Internationalization Configuration File for the Unreal Engine 4. Thus, the ability to open or use these files usually depends on the specific software you have installed on your system, which includes either Qt or Unreal Engine 4. It's highly recommended to refer to the official documentation of these software tools for accurate instructions.

How Can I Open UIC File on Windows

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

How Can I Open UIC File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open UIC File on Android

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

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

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