Opening KRC Files

The KRC file type is primarily associated with Kugou Music Player.

KRC	File extension: KRC
	File type:	karaoke subtitle file

What is a KRC file?

KRC files mostly belong to Kugou Music Player. An KRC file is a karaoke subtitle file used in the Kugou Music Player. It stores time-stamped lyrics meant to display in sync with music.
When a song plays, the file directs the player to highlight or transition between lyric lines at precise moments.
Key details compiled by FilExt.com include:

Timed Display: Lyrics appear at set intervals to match the music.
Visual Effects: Instructions help manage text highlighting or effects.
Proprietary Format: Designed to work best with supported karaoke software.

FilExt.com tip: If you seek more information, visit Kugou Music.

How can I open a KRC file?

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

Kugou Music Player
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. KRC files are often referred to as Kugou Music Player encodeds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Mouse and Key Recorder (Recorded File) by Kra-Tronic Corporation
The "Mouse and Key Recorder" (Macro Recorder) can record, then replay, mouse clicks and key strokes, in any Windows application.

KRC file extension format:

The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. In the following you will find our evaluation of the KRC files:

KRC is rarely used as a file extension and mainly uses a special format. The following file formats are most commonly found in KRC files:

75% of all KRC files belong to Chinese KuGou ResourCe. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. KRC files can be up to 5 KB in size, but are often around 2 KB - 4 KB. This file type is based on cutting-edge technology. The files contain the following words: krc18. These files are often associated with live, and often contain personal information.
10% of all KRC files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "54 00 52 00 56 00 52 00 2E" at the beginning. They consist of illegible, cryptic characters. The files are often between 64 KB and 180 KB in size. The files contain the following words: TRVR.CFG.

All other KRC files (15%) have different formats. Just click the "Choose your .krc file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your KRC file is.

Technical Data for KRC File Extension

File classification:

Encoded

Related files:

lrc, srt, ass, sub, krec, kgtemp, kcr, adbkey, exe, log, pub, jpg, zip, 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: KuGoo.KRC
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\KuGou\KuGou2008\KuGoo.exe /Open

a krc karaoke subtitle file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with KRC files

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