File Extension Database

Open VCD File

VCD file extension is most commonly used by either Video CD or Virtual CD files created by different applications.

Video CD (aka White Book) is a standard created jointly in 1993 by JVC, Sony, Matsushita and Philips. This standard defines a way to store VHS quality digital video on optical compact disks up to 800 megabytes in size. Video CDs use MPEG-1 for compressing video at 1,150 kbps and MPEG-1 Audio Layer II for compressing stereo audio at 224 kbps. VideoCD disks usually contain the following VCD files:

info.vcd - general album and disk information (title, copyright, etc)
entries.vcd - list of "entrypoints" (chapters)
psd.vcd - play sequence descriptor. This file is optional. Some disks may also contain and extended PSD file.
lot.vcd - list ID offsets. This file is optional. Some disks may also contain and extended LOT file.

You cannot open VCD files directly by any software however the entire disk can be played using most modern DVD players like PowerDVD, WinDVD etc.

Virtual CD files are used to store copies of optical disks - CDs and DVDs. These files can then be "mounted" into virutal CD/DVD drives in such a way that computer believes that the actual physical disk was inserted. This may be convenient since disks can be excanged faster, stored on a remote network location etc. This also prevents wear and tear of the original disks which may become unreadable after extensive use.

It is important to use correct program to open VCD files because mismatch can cause errors and data corruption.

How Can I Open VCD File on Windows

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

How Can I Open VCD File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open VCD File on Android

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

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