Cyclic Redundancy Check File
General Information
| Title | CRC File Extension |
| Extension | .crc |
| Full Form | Cyclic Redundancy Check File |
| File Type | Checksum File |
| Developer | Varies |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data verification |
| Additional Functions | Error detection |
| Features | Checksum, Non-executable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High accuracy |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Data Integrity | Yes |
| File Verification | Yes |
| Network Communications | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Checksum spoofing |
| Best Practices | Use strong algorithms |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies |
| Latest Version | Varies |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .md5, .sha1, .sha256 |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 7-Zip |
Free | Windows |
| WinRAR |
Free, Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| File Checksum Tool |
Free, Paid | Windows |