All about IGC Files

The IGC file type is primarily associated with Anime List Builder.

IGC	File extension: IGC
	File type:	media files catalog

What is an IGC file?

IGC files mostly belong to Anime List Builder by Ignacio Garcia del Campo. The IGC file extension is associated with Anime List Builder, a free web-based program used for multimedia cataloguing. The IGC files are Anime List Builder Input files. When the user creates or updates a list of multimedia files on Anime List Builder the records go straightaway into an IGC file. The IGC files are data files in XML format.

Main Usage: An IGC file may contain all the details related with the multimedia files as entered by the user in the list. These multimedia files can be movies, anime series and TV series etc. This record of details of multimedia files is organized and saved in XML format.
Associations:
- The IGC file extension is also associated with the Global Positioning System (GPS) by Fédération Aéronautique Internationale. IGC stands for the International Gliding Commission (the creator of this standard format). IGC files are used for exchanging data logs from GPS flight recorders. These files are commonly used by pilots for submitting record as proof for their task completion. The IGC file format is a text format that can be read by text editors.

How to open IGC files

You need a suitable software like Anime List Builder to open an IGC 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 IGC file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a IGC file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to extract texts from IGC files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

You can extract texts from IGC file or capture a preview screenshot using our online IGC file viewer:

To do this, click the button "Choose your .igc file to view" on this page.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert IGC files:

Anime List Builder by Ignacio Garcia del Campo
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. IGC files are often referred to as Anime List Builder data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Air (datalog) by CompeGPS Team
Made for Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac operating systems, CompeGPS Team Air software is used for air sports competitions. It includes the use of different tools for flight preparation and analysis. This file format is classified as Simple text file. Related links: Manual, Support
Global Positioning System (datalog) by Fédération Aéronautique Internationale
IGC comes from the "International Gliding Commission". Defined by Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, IGC files provide a standard for exchanging data logs from GPS flight recorders. For example, in competitions, a pilot shall submit an IGC file to the organizer as a proof that they have completed the competition task. The IGC file format is a text format that can be read by text editors. This file format is classified as Simple text file. Related links: International Gliding Commission, Free Software For GNSS Flight Recorders, Technical Specification For GNSS Flight Recorders
SeeYou (datalog) by Naviter
SeeYou is a planning and analysis tool for glider pilots. It is designed by Naviter for the desktop and notebook PCs. This file format is classified as Simple text file. Related links: Manual, Support
StrePla (datalog) by 8F Computer
Owned by 8F Computer, StrePla is a program for planning, preparing, executing, and analyzing flights - for glider pilots. This application is made for Microsoft Windows operating systems. This file format is classified as Simple text file. Related links: Manual, Support and description

IGC file format:

If you know the file format, you can also find out how to open or edit the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Our examination of the IGC files comes to the following conclusion:

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

96% of all IGC files are associated with IGC Flight Track. The contents of these files are easily readable with a text editor. The files are 6 KB to 370 KB in size, with a median of 80 KB. The file type was developed only in the last few years. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. HFGTYGLIDERTYPE, HFDTE, HFPLTPILOTINCHARGE, HFGIDGLIDERID, HFRFWFIRMWAREVERSION, HFFTYFRTYPE, WGS84, HFFXA, HFCM2CREW2 and HFDTM100GPSDATUM. The file name 2020-06-01-XCS-AAA-01.igc is typical for these files. Files like these have the following tags: flight, unknown and latour.
1% of all IGC files use ZIP compression, that is, an IGC file includes multiple compressed files. Tip: If you rename the file ending to .zip and then double-click it, you see the included files and images. The files are 19 KB to 1 MB in size, with a median of 1 MB. The following filename is common: InteliVision5-2-3-0-1.igc. Such IGC files store data about inteli and vision.

All other IGC files (3%) have different formats. Sometimes used for inteli, vision, location or gila. If you want to find out which format your IGC file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .igc file to view".

Technical Data for IGC File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

icg, kml, txt, xcm, igf, dat, zip, gpx, igx, png, csv, xml

Mime type:

text/plain

an igc media files catalog is a special file format by Ignacio Garcia del Campo and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with IGC files

Associate the IGC file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open media files catalogs. Because only the current version supports the latest IGC file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Ignacio Garcia del Campo manufacturer website after an available Anime List Builder update.
To make sure that your IGC file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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