.ACC File Extension

ACC files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Graphics Accounts Data File

The ACC file extension is used by two file types. Graphics Accounts Data Files contain financial information. They are created with Graphic Accounts software for budgets. ACC files can be opened with ...

General Information

Title ACC File Extension
Extension .acc
Full Form Graphics Accounts Data File
File Type Data File
Developer Unknown
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store data
Additional Functions Financial analysis
Features Proprietary format

File Characteristics

Quality Dependent on content
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With compatible software

Use Cases

Accounting Yes
Financial Reporting Possible
Data Analysis Possible

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data interception
Best Practices Encryption, access controls

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Unknown

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .csv, .xls, .xlsx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Unknown Software Unknown Unknown

Type 2: GEM Accessory File

General Information

Title ACC File Extension
Extension .acc
Full Form GEM Accessory File
File Type System File
Developer Digital Research
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Desktop accessory
Additional Functions Add-on features, services

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on accessory
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable By developers

Use Cases

Desktop Enhancement Yes
System Extension Yes
User Interface Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low, historical
Best Practices Legacy support, emulation

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1985
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .app (GEM Application), .desk (Desktop File)

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
GEM Desktop Historical DOS, Atari TOS
ViewMAX Historical DOS
OpenGEM Free DOS