Opening a GCF File

The GCF file type is primarily associated with GCFScape, Riello UPS Tools.

GCFFile Extension GCF
 File extension: GCF
File type:  data archive

What is a GCF file?

GCF files mostly belong to GCFScape, Riello UPS Tools. A GCF file can be one of two types of data files without being a generic document. It is often a Game Cache File used to bundle game resources for digital libraries like Steam. This type of file stores game installation and support files in a consolidated archive that is usually opened with dedicated tools such as GCFScape.
Alternatively, a GCF file may be a configuration file for UPS hardware. In this case, it acts as a Riello UPS configuration file used to record settings and parameters for uninterruptible power supply systems. These files are managed with tools like Riello UPS Tools, and more information can be found on the Riello UPS website.
Key details compiled by FilExt.com:
  • It contains archived data that is not meant for casual editing.
  • Game cache files compile assets needed for game installation and operations.
  • UPS configuration files store specific system settings for power management.
  • Opening the file requires the dedicated software corresponding to its use.

    • How to open GCF files

    You need a suitable software like GCFScape, Riello UPS Tools to open a GCF 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 GCF file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a GCF 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 GCF files:

    1. GCFScape, Riello UPS Tools
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. GCF files are often referred to as GCFScape, Riello UPS Tools games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Global Virtual Accademy
      [Korean site]
    3. Graphing Calculator by Pacific Tech
      Graphing Calculator is a tool for quickly visualizing math. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 47 72 61 70 68 69 6E 67 43 61 6C 63 75 6C 61 74 6F 72 20, ASCII: GraphingCalculator.
    4. Greeting Card Creator (Project) by ArcSoft
      A greeting card creation program. The listing for the program is in the clearance area of the ArcSoft website and so may not be sold much longer. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: D0 CF 11 E0 A1 B1 1A E1 00, ASCII: ÐÏ à¡± á .
    5. Half-Life (Game Cache File) by Sierra Entertainment, Inc.
      Read and export these files with Nem's GCFScape. Related links: Support Knowledgebase
    6. Scream! (Guralp Compressed Format) by Güralp Systems Ltd.
      Scream! is a Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP application for Seismometer Configuration, REal time Acquisition and Monitoring. This file type consists of seismic data records in time series format.
    7. Valve (Game Cache File) by Valve Corporation
      Originally an acronym for Grid Cache File (Grid was an early codename for Steam), GCF is now commonly taken to mean Game Cache File. GCF's are the name of the single files in which Steam games are stored and official content is downloaded. This file format is classified as Game. Related links: Valve Developers GCF Wiki, GCFScape - A GCF Unzipper
    8. WinXComp
      WinXComp was made by OptionSoft who seem to have gone out of business. Also known as OptionSoft WindowsXCompressor archive. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 4A 47 43 46 00 00 00 20 01, ASCII: JGCF. This file format is classified as Archive. Related links: The File OSU50.ZIP

    Technical Data for GCF File Extension

    File classification:
    Game
    Related files:
    vpk, bsa, arc, gfc, ghd, bgdb, b64, alz, pak, cfg, ini, dat

    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: gcfFile, FileType: Greeting Card Creator File, AppName: ArcSoft Greeting Card Creator
    EXEFile: greeting card.exe
    ProgramID: gcfFile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ArcSoft\Software Suite\Greeting Card Creator\Greeting Card.exe %1
    ProgramID: gcffile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Graphing Calculator Viewer\Graphing Calculator Viewer.EXE %1
    ProgramID: gcfFile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ArcSoft\Software Suite\Greeting Card
    ProgramID: GCFFile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\GCFScape\GCFScape.exe %1
    ProgramID: gcfFile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ArcSoft\Greeting Card Creator\Greeting Card.exe
    ProgramID: gcfFile
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PhotoStudio Expressions\Greeting Card Creator\Greeting Card.exe
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    a gcf data archive is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with GCF files

    • Associate the GCF file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open data archives. Because only the current version supports the latest GCF file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available GCFScape, Riello UPS Tools update.
    • To make sure that your GCF file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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