QRC File Extension

What is QRC file?

QRC filename suffix is mostly used for Qt Resource Collection Format files. Nokia defined the Qt Resource Collection Format format standard. QRC files are supported by software applications available for devices running Linux, Mac OS, Windows. QRC file belongs to the Settings Files category just like 1305 other filename extensions listed in our database. Users are advised to use Nokia Qt Creator software for managing QRC files, although 6 other programs can also handle this type of file.

Programs which support QRC file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open QRC files divided into 3 categories according to system platform supported. Files with QRC extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with QRC extension?

Problems with accessing QRC may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Qt Resource Collection Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with QRC files.

Step 1. Download and install Nokia Qt Creator

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening QRC files is that no program that can handle QRC files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select Nokia Qt Creator or one of the recommended programs (for example, Nokia Qt SDK, PyQt, Qt SDK) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Nokia Qt Creator installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Nokia Qt Creator

If the problems with opening QRC files still occur even after installing Nokia Qt Creator, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Nokia Qt Creator is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why QRC files are not compatible with Nokia Qt Creator. The latest version of Nokia Qt Creator should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Qt Resource Collection Format files with Nokia Qt Creator

After installing Nokia Qt Creator (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open QRC files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the QRC file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Nokia Qt Creator installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open QRC files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with QRC extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with QRC extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the QRC is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper QRC file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The QRC may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the QRC is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. QRC file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the QRC file’s structure is intact

If the QRC file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with QRC extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Qt Resource Collection Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Nokia Qt Creator

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with QRC extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Qt Resource Collection Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with QRC files affecting older versions of given software.

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