3 steps to open file with AVC extension
Usually solving problems with AVC file is simple – just install proper software and open the file. Read the guide and open AVC file now!
AVC File Extension
- File type MPEG-4 AVC Advanced Video Coding Movie Format
- File developer N/A
- File category Video Files
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What is a(n) AVC file?
AVC (MPEG-4 AVC Advanced Video Coding Movie Format) is a popular digital video format standardized by the International Telecommunications Union – Multimedia Standard Group. It is characterized by high compression and superior quality that is achieved while maintaining a small file size. The AVC format supports 4K resolution at 60 fps, making it an excellent choice for high-definition videos.
It can store both interlaced and progressive images, stream audio, and video down various networks such as the Internet, satellite, or cable TV. AVC files can be encoded with different audio and video codecs including H.264/MPEG-4 Part 10, which produces videos with improved bit rate and quality. AVC can also appear as .m4v or .mp4 file formats.
How to open AVC file?
There could be multiple reasons for which the system does not support given file. In the case of AVC extension, it is probable that none of the installed programs support given file type. Therefore, user should undertake the following steps
Step 1: Install a program that supports AVC files
If an application that supports AVC files is installed on user’s system, but is not used to open such files by default, right-click on the file icon and choose "Open with" option from the menu. Next, select the proper application and check the "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" box. The system will store this information in its registry and use the selected program to open files with AVC extension by default.
Hint for Mac OS users
For Mac OS users the procedure is analogous – open the file menu by right-clicking on the AVC file and choose "Information" option and select "Open with program" option. From the submenu select an application and click on "Change all" button.
Step 2: Find and download proper software
Inability to open AVC files may also be related to the lack of any application that supports given file being installed on the system. Should that be the case, user needs to download and install one of the following applications. Once installed, the system will automatically associate newly installed application with AVC files. If this step fails, see step 1.
Programs that support files with AVC extension
Step 3: Check the AVC file for errors
Sometimes, although relatively rarely, steps 1 and 2 might not lead to expected results. There can be several reasons for such situation to occur:
- AVC file has been downloaded from the internet but for some reason it is incomplete. In such case the file should be re-downloaded and opened again.
- Structure of given AVC file could be corrupted and as such the program is not able to open the file
- Storage medium on which the file was stored is damaged
- It is important to ascertain that the icon representing given file is not a shortcut a related AVC file no longer present in the location to which the shortcut points
- If the user account has restricted access privileges it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
