There are 9 other file types using
the ARC file extension!
.arc - ARC lossless data compression and archive format [common]
.arc - Cabela's African Safari game data
.arc - I-DEAS archive
.arc - Accelrys/MSI Biosym/Insight II CAR chemistry data
.arc - Norton backup archive
.arc - Nintendo archive
.arc - Orgadata LogiKal file
.arc - FreeArc compressed archive
.arc - Avalanche Studios game archive
ARC file extension - Nokia backup archive
What is arc file? How to open arc files?
The arc file extension is also related to special backup format used in the past on Nokia Symbian OS devices.
This type of .arc files contains backup of various stuff found on the phone, including messages, calendars and other data.
Example: backup.arc
This arc file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.
This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
The default software associated to open arc file:
Company or developer:
Nokia Corporation
Nokia Suite (also known Nokia PC Suite, Nokia OVI Suite) is set of applications used to manage Nokia mobile phones.
Nokia Suite supports all Nokia phones including smart phones based on Symbian, MeeGo and Maemo operating systems. With Nokia PC Suite users can synchronize data with computer, backup and restore phone, manage files, contacts, calendar, photos etc.
Nokia Suite can connect to phone via USB cable, Bluetooth or infrared. Nokia Suite is distributed as a free software.
Nokia's mobile phone business was acquired by Microsoft.
List of software applications associated to the .arc file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open arc file, edit arc file, convert arc file, view arc file, play arc file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Hint:
Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting arc files.
Software that open arc file - Nokia backup archive
Programs supporting the exension arc on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open arc file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with arc file by default:
Nokia Suite
Other suggested software:
Noki
