Files with hc extension are related to the VeraCrypt encryption app. An hc file stores encrypted disk volume.

There are 3 other file types using
the HC file extension!

empty icon.hc - Header data

empty icon.hc - High Resolution Cantone TIFF bitmap

empty icon.hc - BI/Suite hypercube file

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Software that open hc file

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HC file extension - VeraCrypt disk volume file

What is hc file? How to open hc files?

File type specification:

Encoded and encrypted file type icon Encoded and encrypted file type

File extension hc is associated with the VeraCrypt, a fork of TrueCrypt encryption software for Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X (macOS) and Linux operating systems.

A .hc file stores encrypted volume created by VeraCrypt software.

Updated: November 27, 2023

The default software associated to open hc file:

VeraCrypt picture or screenshot

VeraCrypt  Multiplatform software

Company or developer:
IDRIX

VeraCrypt is a free disk encryption software for Windows, Mac and Linux. VeraCrypt adds enhanced security to the algorithms used for system and partitions encryption making it immune to new developments in brute-force attacks.

Related articles:

TrueCrypt alternatives for Windows

Help how to open:

You can mount or access *.hc files with the VeraCrypt software. You might need to known proper password however.

How to convert:

Conversion to other formats is not possible.

List of software applications associated to the .hc 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 hc file, edit hc file, convert hc file, view hc file, play hc 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 hc files.

Software that open hc file - VeraCrypt disk volume file

Programs supporting the exension hc on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about VeraCrypt for open hc file action.

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