.TC File Extension

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

Type 1: TrueCrypt Volume

TC is a file extension commonly associated with TrueCrypt Volume files. TrueCrypt defined the TrueCrypt Volume format standard. Files with TC extension are categorized as Disk Image Files. Programs wh...

General Information

Title TC File Extension
Extension .tc
Full Form TrueCrypt Volume
File Type Volume Container File
Developer TrueCrypt Foundation
MIME Type application/x-truecrypt

File Function

Primary Function Data encryption
Additional Functions Data storage, System partition encryption
Features On-the-fly encryption, Plausible deniability

File Characteristics

Quality Encrypted data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

Secure Storage Yes
Data Protection Yes
Backup Encryption Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Outdated encryption
Best Practices Strong passwords, Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2004
Latest Version 7.1a (2014)
Discontinued 2014

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .hc, .vc, .aes

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
TrueCrypt Free Windows, Mac, Linux
VeraCrypt Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Tellico Collection File

The .tc file extension is used by TrueCrypt encryption software. TrueCrypt creates encrypted disk volumes protected by AES, Serpent, and Twofish formats. This software is now obsolete. Obsolete format...

General Information

Title TC File Extension
Extension .tc
Full Form Tellico Collection File
File Type Data File
Developer Robby Stephenson
MIME Type application/x-tellico

File Function

Primary Function Store collections
Additional Functions Organize, Catalog items
Features Customizable fields, Predefined templates

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Collection Management Yes
Library Cataloging Yes
Personal Inventories Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2001
Latest Version Varies with Tellico updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .csv, .xml, .json

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Tellico Free Linux, Windows, Mac (with KDE)