.FC File Extension

FC files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: FirstClass Settings File

General Information

Title FC File Extension
Extension .fc
Full Form FirstClass Settings File
File Type Configuration File
Developer OpenText
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store settings
Additional Functions Customize user experience
Features Configurable, User-specific

File Characteristics

Quality High reliability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with FirstClass

Use Cases

Email Client Configuration Yes
Online Communities Yes
Collaboration Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Regular updates, Secure access

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version Varies with FirstClass updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ini, .conf, .cfg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FirstClass Client Licensed Windows, macOS
FirstClass Server Licensed Windows, macOS, Linux

Type 2: Paradise Ransomware Encrypted File

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General Information

Title FC File Extension
Extension .fc
Full Form Paradise Ransomware Encrypted File
File Type Ransomware Encrypted Data
Developer Unknown Cybercriminals
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Encrypt user data
Additional Functions Ransom demand
Features Encrypted, Altered filename

File Characteristics

Quality Unreadable
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Data Recovery Yes
Forensic Analysis Yes
Security Training Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data loss, Extortion
Best Practices Regular backups, Anti-malware tools

Historical/Version Information

Initial Appearance 2017
Variants Multiple

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .encrypted, .locked, .crypto

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Paradise Ransomware Decryptor Not Applicable N/A
Ransomware Cleanup Tools Free, Paid Windows

Type 3: FlipaClip Project

General Information

Title FC File Extension
Extension .fc
Full Form FlipaClip Project File
File Type Animation Project File
Developer Visual Blasters LLC
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store animation project
Additional Functions Contain layers, frames
Features Editable, Multi-layer

File Characteristics

Quality Varies with content
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Animation Creation Yes
Storyboarding Yes
Educational Purposes Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with software update

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gif, .mp4, .mov

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FlipaClip Free, In-app purchases Android, iOS