EXC files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Black & White Zone File
The EXC file extension is related to the Black & White, a strategic computer game. The exc file stores data used for internal purposes of the game. We have the free online .EXC file apps that can ...
General Information
| Title | .EXC File Extension |
| Extension | .exc |
| Full Form | Black & White Zone File |
| File Type | Game File |
| Developer | Lionhead Studios |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store game data |
| Additional Functions | Define zones |
| Features | Binary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Game-specific |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| Game Development | No |
| Game Modding | Yes |
| Game Play | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Backup files |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2001 |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .bwe, .lnd, .swe |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Black & White |
Commercial | Windows |
Type 2: eDataSecurity Management Self-extracting File
General Information
| Title | EXC File Extension |
| Extension | .exc |
| Full Form | eDataSecurity Management Self-extracting File |
| File Type | Self-extracting Archive |
| Developer | Acer |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data encryption, Self-extraction |
| Additional Functions | Data decryption |
| Features | Password protection, Encrypted storage |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Encrypted content |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Before encryption |
Use Cases
| Personal Data Protection | Yes |
| Secure File Transfer | Yes |
| Data Backup | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Incorrect password, Encryption flaws |
| Best Practices | Strong password, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Associated with software |
| Latest Version | Varies with software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .zip, .rar, .7z |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Acer eDataSecurity Management |
Pre-installed | Windows |
Type 3: Microsoft Office 2003 Exclusion Dictionary
An EXC file is an exclusion dictionary for Microsoft Word 2003. It contains words marked as misspelled. By default, Windows uses LEX files to check spelling in Word 2003. If a word does not match the ...
General Information
| Title | EXC File Extension |
| Extension | .exc |
| Full Form | Exclusion Dictionary File |
| File Type | Dictionary File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Custom dictionary |
| Additional Functions | Spellcheck exclusion |
| Features | Text-based, Configurable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Spellchecking | Yes |
| Custom Dictionaries | Yes |
| Document Editing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2003 |
| Latest Version | Office 2003 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dic, .lex |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Office 2003 |
Paid | Windows |
| Microsoft Word |
Paid | Windows, Mac |