.DGC File Extension

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

Type 1: DGCA File Archive

Files with .dgc extension can only be launched by certain applications. These files may be data not meant to be viewed. A .dgc file archive uses compression in the DGC format. DGCA software creates th...

General Information

Title DGCA File Archive
Extension .dgc
Full Form DGCA Archive File
File Type Compressed Archive File
Developer Shin-ichi Tsuruta
MIME Type application/x-dgc-compressed

File Function

Primary Function Compress, archive
Additional Functions Encrypt, protect
Features High compression, Multi-volume support

File Characteristics

Quality High compression
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with software

Use Cases

File Storage Yes
Data Backup Yes
File Transfer Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malicious code
Best Practices Scan for viruses, verify source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2001
Latest Version DGCA Version 1.12 (2007)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .zip, .rar, .7z, .tar

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
DGCA Free Windows
7-Zip Free Windows, Linux

Type 2: TurboTax Tax Form

The .dgc file extension contains tax forms for the TurboTax tax software. TurboTax is a U.S tax preparation application from Intuit. The .dgc file format saves data used by the TurboTax application. T...

General Information

Title DGC File Extension
Extension .dgc
Full Form TurboTax Tax Form File
File Type Tax Return File
Developer Intuit Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store tax data
Additional Functions Import, Export data
Features Encrypted, Binary format

File Characteristics

Quality High integrity
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Through TurboTax

Use Cases

Personal Tax Filing Yes
Business Tax Filing Yes
Tax Professionals Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive information
Best Practices Secure storage, Encrypted backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release With TurboTax software
Latest Version Aligned with TurboTax updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .tax, .tax2016, .tax2020

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
TurboTax Paid Windows, Mac