ADC File Extension

What is ADC file?

ADC filename suffix is mostly used for Scanstudio 16 Color Image files. Scanstudio 16 Color Image specification was created by Steffen Gutmann. ADC file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. ADC file belongs to the Raster Image Files category just like 522 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling ADC files is ArcGIS Desktop, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Esri developer not only will you find detailed information about theArcGIS Desktop software, but also about ADC and other supported file formats.

Programs which support ADC file extension

The following listing features ADC-compatible programs. Files with ADC suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with ADC extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening ADC files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Scanstudio 16 Color Image 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 ADC files.

Step 1. Get the ArcGIS Desktop

Problems with opening and working with ADC files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with ADC files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select ArcGIS Desktop or one of the recommended programs (for example, MapInfo Pro) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support ADC files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading ArcGIS Desktop installed is by going to developer’s website (Esri) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of ArcGIS Desktop and update if needed

If the problems with opening ADC files still occur even after installing ArcGIS Desktop, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of ArcGIS Desktop 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 ADC files are not compatible with ArcGIS Desktop. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using ArcGIS Desktop.

Step 3. Assign ArcGIS Desktop to ADC files

After installing ArcGIS Desktop (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open ADC files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the ADC file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the ArcGIS Desktop installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open ADC files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the ADC file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with ADC extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the ADC file is complete and free of errors

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 ADC file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the ADC in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the ADC 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. If the scanner detected that the ADC file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the ADC file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with ADC 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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Scanstudio 16 Color Image file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open ArcGIS Desktop

If the systems has insufficient resources to open ADC files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Scanstudio 16 Color Image 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 ADC files affecting older versions of given software.

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