.C File Extension

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Information about the file C
  • C/C++ Source Code Format
  • Developer Files
  • N/A

What is the C file?

The C file extension can be associated with several types of files. Most often, however, a file with such an extension is associated with the C/C++ Source Code Format format. C files are supported by Linux, Mac OS, Windows operating systems. The C file is one of the Developer Files files, just like 1205 of the other files found in our file information database.

A program that can open the C file is e.g. Apple Xcode. This software was released by Apple, Inc.. However, you can also use other applications, e.g. EditPlus, Borland C++, Eclipse IDE, Microsoft Visual Studio.

Programs, that can open .C files

Microsoft Corporation
Microsoft Visual Studio
Cross-platform
Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.
C++ Builder
Windows
Bloodshed
Dev-C++
Windows
Windows
The Eclipse Foundation
Eclipse IDE
Windows
Micro Focus International plc
Borland C++
Windows
ES-Computing
EditPlus
Windows
Windows
Mac OS
Mac OS
Apple, Inc.
Apple Xcode
Mac OS
The Eclipse Foundation
Eclipse IDE
Mac OS
Apple, Inc.
TextEdit
Mac OS
The GNOME Project
gedit
Linux
Free Software Foundation, Inc.
GNU Emacs
Linux
Linux
The Eclipse Foundation
Eclipse IDE
Linux
Bram Moolenaar
Vim
Cross-platform

How to open a .C file?

If you have problems opening the file C, then in most cases the problem is only the lack of the proper application installed. Select one of the programs from the list and install it on your device. The operating system should automatically associate the C file format with the installed program. If not, right click on your C file and select from the menu "Open with" . Then select the installed program and confirm the operation. Now all C files should automatically open with the selected program.

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