Opening VIC Files

The VIC file type is primarily associated with AutoCAD.

VICFile Extension VIC
 File extension: VIC
File type:  multi-purpose format

What is a VIC file

VIC files mostly belong to AutoCAD.

The VIC file extension does not refer to a single uniform file type. Its purpose depends on the source application and content. The primary use is as a CAD vector image file used by AutoCAD and related tools. In this case, the file holds vector graphic data created or converted by a Vector Image Converter, which preserves line work and curves in a resolution-independent format. For details, visit the AutoCAD Overview page.
Additionally, some VIC files follow the VICAR image transport format used in scientific and planetary imaging. This format is processed with systems like ISIS3 to handle data from remote sensing and space missions. More information can be found at the ISIS3 website.
There is also a smaller group of VIC files associated with Yamaha PSR-9000 voice data. These files store instrument voice samples, and are used in synthesizing sounds on compatible Yamaha keyboards.
Before viewing or converting a VIC file, it is important to check its origin. Use the corresponding software to open and work with the file – AutoCAD for CAD files, ISIS3 for VICAR images, and Yamaha-compatible tools for voice files.

Tips:

  • Confirm the file’s source to choose the correct application.
  • Use AutoCAD or a similar CAD viewer for vector image files.
  • Use ISIS3 for processing VICAR image transport files.
  • Use Yamaha-supported software to handle voice files.

    • How to open VIC files

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

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    How do you convert VIC files to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

    You can convert VIC files using our online VIC file viewer (powered by Convert.Guru):
    1. To do so, click the "Choose your .vic file to view this image" button above.
    2. Your VIC file will then be displayed in the browser.
    3. Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
    4. Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
    5. Download the converted file.

    Programs that open and convert VIC files:

    1. AutoCAD
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. VIC files are often referred to as AutoCAD cads because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Vicar Picture File
      Graphics (VICAR - Video Image Communication and Retrieval) The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 4C 42 4C 53 49 5A 45 3D, ASCII: LBLSIZE=. This file format is classified as Graphic. Related links: XnView
    3. ViziGen (Import Configuration file) by ViziGen Ltd
      ViziGen is a software development tool for generating source code files for any programming or scripting language. This file contains import mapping that controls the importation of modelling information into ViziGen from a UML modelling tool. This file format is classified as XML.
    4. Yamaha (PSR-9000 Custom Voice (v1.0)) by Yamaha Corporation
      The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 50 53 52 2D 39 30 30 30 20 76 65 72 31 2E 30 20 43 55 53 54 4F 4D 20 56 4F 49 43 45, ASCII: PSR-9000 ver1.0 CUSTOM VOICE.

    Technical Data for VIC File Extension

    File classification:
    CAD
    Identifier:
    Hex: 4C 42 4C 53 49 5A 45 3D, ASCII: LBLSIZE= (provided by TrID database)
    Related files:
    fits, mid, vicar, vics, vlc, vce, avi, zip, jpg, png, vicar, lm8, dwg, dxf, img, wav
    Related links:
    XnView
    Mime type:
    application/octet-stream, image/vicar

    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: GraphicsConverterPro.vic, FileType: Video Image Communication And Retrieval, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
    EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe
    ProgramID: ICPlus, AppName: ImageEditor Plus
    EXEFile: ICPlus.exe
    ProgramID: XnView.Image
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1
    ProgramID: MyViewPad.vic
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\My ViewPad\MyViewPad.exe
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    a vic multi-purpose format is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with VIC files

    • Associate the VIC file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open multi-purpose formats. Because only the current version supports the latest VIC file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available AutoCAD update.
    • To make sure that your VIC file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
    • Click here to open your .VIC file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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