All about WCF Files

The WCF file type is primarily associated with PenPower WorldCard Contacts.

WCFFile Extension WCF
File extension: WCF
File type:  data file

What is a WCF file?

WCF files mostly belong to PenPower WorldCard Contacts. WCF files are used in two distinct contexts:
For some systems, a WCF file is a card scanner data file. This file type is used with the PenPower WorldCard Contacts system to store details gathered by a card scanner. The file, sometimes called a WorldCard Contacts File, contains information captured from scanned business cards and similar sources.
In other cases, a WCF file refers to a waveform configuration file. This format is used by software such as the WCF Converter to handle settings and parameters for measurement devices. It is seen as a Tanita Body Composition File and is associated with tools like the Omron CX-Supervisor for managing and calibrating waveform data.
Key details sourced by FilExt.com:
  • Uses vary based on the originating system, so the software used to open one WCF file may not work for the other.
  • Files from PenPower systems store contact card data.
  • Waveform configuration files hold device-specific setup data.
  • FilExt.com notes: If you have a WCF file, use the associated vendor software to open it. For card scanner data, try the PenPower WorldCard Contacts application. For waveform settings, look for tools like WCF Converter or consult the related device documentation.

    How to open a WCF file

    You need a suitable software like PenPower WorldCard Contacts to open a WCF 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 WCF file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a WCF 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 WCF files:

    1. PenPower WorldCard Contacts
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. WCF files are often referred to as PenPower WorldCard Contacts data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Warrior (Corrected Tool Definition) by Sondex
      Drilling logging software. May be obsolete.
    3. Wattos (Command File) by Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
      Wattos is a collection of programs for structural biology and NMR spectroscopy.
    4. Webex (Saved Chat File) by WebEx Communications
      These are saved chat sessions held during on-online meetings.

    Technical Data for WCF File Extension

    File classification:
    Data
    Related files:
    vcf, wcxf, wcfp, wccf, zip, wbt, arf, ucf, csv, cfg, xml, dat, bin

    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: AniTaSession
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ANITA\AniTa.exe %1


    a wcf data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with WCF files

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