Opening DGC Files

The DGC file type is primarily associated with Digital G Codec Archiver.

DGC	File extension: DGC
	File type:	archived data file

What is a DGC file?

DGC files mostly belong to Digital G Codec Archiver by Shin-ichi Tsuruta. DGC files are created by the DigitalGCodecArchiver software.

Main Usage: DGC files are used to archive and compress a single file or a group of files. The result is that the original file(s) are contained within a single DGC file which uses less disk space than the sum of the original files.
Features: DGC files have a superior compression ratio compared to ZIP files and come close to matching the compression ratios of 7Z and RAR files.
Alternative Formats: DGC files are similar to other file types that serve the same purpose, including ZIP, 7Z, and RAR files. Another similar file type is the GCA file, which is the predecessor to DGC files. It was designed to eliminate the perceived shortcomings of DGC.
Support: The DigitalGCodecArchiver software, developed for Windows, can be used to create or extract DGC files. In addition to the basic functions of compression and decompression, the program supports repairing damaged files and permits the use of Unicode characters in file names.

How to open a DGC file

You need a suitable software like Digital G Codec Archiver to open a DGC 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 DGC file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DGC 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 DGC files:

Digital G Codec Archiver by Shin-ichi Tsuruta
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. DGC files are often referred to as Digital G Codec Archiver compresseds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
DataGLANce (network analyzer file) by IBM
DataGLANce is a now defunct network analyzer by IBM. DGC is expected to be the extension of a trace file associated with this analyzer. This file format is classified as Misc. Related links: IBM's protocol analyzer
DigiGuide (television channel data file) by GipsyMedia Limited
DigiGuide is a TV guide developed by Gipsy Media for Windows. This guide helps search and get reminders about TV programs without the use of a web browser. DGC is the file extension of files which contain information about individual television channel data. This file format is classified as Misc. Related links: Digiguide Info
Recoil (image file) by Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga
DGC is a file extension associated with DuneGraph, a picture editing tool developed for ATARI Falcon, a 32 -bit computer. The file consists of compressed raster images from ATARI. RECOIL is the program of choice to open these kinds of files. It is an image viewer meant for images from classic computers. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: Atari image formats
TurboTax (accounting and tax file) by Intuit
DGC is a file extension associated with TurboTax, developed by Intuit. This popular program makes tax preparation an easy task. The file comprises tax forms used by the program. This file format is classified as Misc. Related links: TurboTax Wikipedia

DGC file format details:

If you can determine the file format, the associated program can also be determined. The initial characters of a file are called signature, sometimes also referred to as "magic bytes". The signature can be used to infer the file format. File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. In the following you will find our evaluation of the DGC files:

DGC is rarely used as a file extension and is primarily used by a single program. The two most popular formats are as follows:

70% of all DGC files belong to DGCA Digital G Codec Archiver. They consist of illegible, cryptic characters. DGC files can be up to 31 MB in size, but are often around 68 KB - 15 MB. The file type was created 10 years ago, but is still used today. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. DGCA, DATA and DGCC. The file name E231 Remake.dgc or Heart_Aino.dgc is typical for these files. These files are attributed to music, remake, heart, aino and avallone.
8% of all DGC files start with the bytes U2FsdGVkX19, which are crucial for this file format. These files are text files, so they contain words and text. The files are on average 61 KB in size and range from 540 bytes to 61 KB. The files contain the following words: FsdGVkX. The following filename is common: dogecoin-wallet-backup-2020-06-01.dgc. Files like these are sometimes connected to dogecoin, wallet and backup.

The remaining 22% of all DGC files are different files with different signatures. You can get all the details of your DGC file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .dgc file to analyze" above.

Technical Data for DGC File Extension

File classification:

Compressed

Related files:

png, pdf, zip, gca, dz, cmbl

Related links:

DGCA Wikipedia page

Mime type:

application/x-dgc-compressed

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: DigiGuide.ChannelExtension
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DigiGuide\client01.exe %1

ProgramID: DigiGuide.ChannelExtension
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\I-Net\DigiGuide TV Guide\client01.exe %1

ProgramID: DigiGuide.ChannelExtension
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Internet\DigiGuide TV Guide\client01.exe %1

a dgc archived data file is a special file format by Shin-ichi Tsuruta and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DGC files

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