All about BFC Files

The BFC file type is primarily associated with Brainfuck Compiler.

BFCFile Extension BFC
File extension: BFC
File type:  code/configuration file

What is a BFC file?

BFC files mostly belong to Brainfuck Compiler. The BFC file is a file that can serve different purposes depending on its origin and how it was created.
If it is used as a Brainfuck code file, it contains minimal, esoteric instructions for a Brainfuck Compiler. In some cases, this file is wrapped as a zipped package that may include Beatmania IIDX charts associated with BFCrypt.
Another common use is as a Fontconfig binary configuration file. Here, the file stores precompiled font settings to speed up font matching processes on systems. More details can be found on the Fontconfig webpage.
There is also a variant where a BFC file is actually a PNG image file. Such files are used in gaming contexts like Battle for Wesnoth and as compressed graphical assets in Blockland.
  • Brainfuck code: stores esoteric programming instructions.
  • Font configuration: caches binary font settings.
  • Image asset: holds PNG data for game graphics.
  • FilExt.com note: To determine which kind you have, check the file header with a hex editor or try opening it in a plain text or image viewer after renaming.

    How can I open a BFC file?

    You need a suitable software like Brainfuck Compiler to open a BFC file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your BFC file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a BFC file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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    Programs that open and convert BFC files:

    1. Brainfuck Compiler
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. BFC files are often referred to as Brainfuck Compiler developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Windows 95 Briefcase File

    Technical Data for BFC File Extension

    File classification:
    Developer
    Related files:
    bf, bcf, bcfv, bcfzip, dll, zip, jpg, rbk, cfg, png, txt

    The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

    ProgramID: Briefcase, FileType: Briefcase, AppName: Windows Explorer
    EXEFile: explorer.exe

    ProgramID: Briefcase
    EXEFile: explorer.exe %1

    ProgramID: Briefcase
    EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe %1


    a bfc code/configuration file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with BFC files

    • Associate the BFC file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open code/configuration files. Because only the current version supports the latest BFC file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Brainfuck Compiler update.
    • To make sure that your BFC file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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