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ECC

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Ecchi picture

File type: Graphics file

Files with ecc extension can be found as pictures in the Ecchi image file format.

Found 3 different file type records with the same ecc filename suffix.

What is ecc file?

File type category:
Graphics file

Date updated: June 23, 2025

The ecc file extension is associated with the Ecchi picture image format.

The ecc file stores some kind of picture image.

The Ecchi image format seems to be obsolete without support from developer or producer.

How to open ecc file?

Use XnView to view content of .ecc files.

How to convert ecc file?

Various graphics formats can be usually converted between each other, provided you find a tool that supports this.

Suggested software to open ecc file:

Associated software actions with the ecc file

Programs for viewing ecc files:

Multiplatform

Software apps that import ecc files:

Microsoft Windows

Software apps that print ecc files:

Multiplatform

Cryptolocker or TeslaCrypt virus encrypted file

File type category:
Ransomware encrypted file

Date updated: October 24, 2016

File extension ecc seems to be also related to the TeslaCrypt or Cryptolocker a malicious software, also known as ransomware for Windows that crypt user's documents, spreadsheets, Outlook data files, pictures, Photoshop files, PDF files etc. and demands ransom for the decryption key.

The TeslaCrypt is also able to crypt game save files, replays and other game data files from popular computer games as World of Warcraft, World of Tanks etc.

Files that can be encrypted by Cryptolocker:

3fr, accdb, ai, arw, bay, cdr, cer, cr2, crt, crw, dbf, dcr, der, dng, doc, docm, docx, dwg, dxf, dxg, eps, erf, indd, jpe, jpg, kdc, mdb, mdf, mef, mrw, nef, nrw, odb, odm, odp, ods, odt, orf, p12, p7b, p7c, pdd, pef, pem, pfx, ppt, pptm, pptx, psd, pst, ptx, r3d, raf, raw, rtf, rw2, rwl, srf, srw, wb2, wpd, wps, xlk, xls, xlsb, xlsm, xlsx

Files that can be encrypted by TeslaCrypt:

unity3d, blob, wma, avi, rar, DayZProfile, doc, odb, asset, forge, cas, map, mcgame, rgss3a, big, wotreplay, xxx, m3u, png, jpeg, txt, crt, x3f, ai, eps, pdf, lvl, sis, gdb

If your computer is infected, files with extensions listed above will be encrypted with AES encryption and protected with password and their extension changed to ecc. The file after encryption looks like this example: nameoffile.doc.ecc.

You will be asked by Warning message with information about infection and how to remove encryption with pay instructions.

HELP_RESTORE_FILES.txt file also be generated in each affected folder with the instructions about how to restor your files.

You need to have a previous backup of your data → clean your computer with antivirus software, or reinstall operating system → restore your data from backup.

How to open ecc file?

There is no 100% successful way how to remove encryption without pay to virus developers. However, people are working on a decryption utility and for example Cisco TeslaDecrypt utility is partially successful in certain scenarios.

How to convert ecc file?

These files cannot be converted, you have to decrypt them.

Suggested software to open ecc file:

Associated software actions with the ecc file

Software apps that record to ecc files:

Software apps that recover ecc files:

Software applications that handle other tasks involving ecc files:

Articles about ecc files

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Cisco TeslaDecrypt utility

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dvdisaster error-correction data

File type category:
Various data file

Date updated: April 16, 2019

The ecc file extension is also related to dvdisaster, a media disc archival software tool with support for data protection.

The ecc file contains error-correction data.

ECC suffix is also used by another verification tool called ICE ECC, most likely for similar purposes.

How to open ecc file?

This file type is not meant to be opened and accessed directly by the user. It works as part of the recovery procedure.

How to convert ecc file?

A conversion for this file type is unlikely.

Suggested software to open ecc file:

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dvdisaster
A CD/DVD Backup tool for Windows
ICE ECC icon
ICE ECC
A file verification and repair tool

Associated software actions with the ecc file

Software applications that handle other tasks involving ecc files:

Microsoft Windows

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