FLC file: How can I open a .FLC file?
The table below provides useful information about the .flc file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .flc file?
- What program do I need to open a .flc file?
- How can the .flc file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .flc files to another format?
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✅ Autodesk Animator FLIC File

The FLC file is an Autodesk Animator FLIC File. The FLIC animation format, originally developed by AutoDesk is sometimes more desirable than the MPEG animation format, particularly for computer-generated animations, as relatively large (640x480) movies can be played back at reasonable speeds on X11 workstations, PCs and Macs.
✅ FIGlet Control Data

The FLC file is a FIGlet Control Data. FIGlet is a computer program that generates text banners, in a variety of typefaces, composed of letters made up of conglomerations of smaller ASCII characters.
✅ Constructor Animation Data

The CEL file is a Constructor Animation Data. Constructor is a 1997 video game released originally for MS-DOS.
⚠ Be careful with .flc files.
It's important to know that the .flc file extension can be used by various programs, not just the ones you expect. This includes potentially harmful software or malware that might create .flc files. Be cautious when dealing with .flc files from unknown sources.
🔄 .flc converters
The following softwares are capable of converting .flc files to other formats:
For example, using the softwares above, a .flc file can be converted into one of the following formats:
🚫 The .flc file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
We found the following similar file extensions in our database:
🔴 Can't open a .flc file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Select an app to open this .flc file
It means that the operating system does not have a default app associated with the .flc file type. To resolve this issue and open the file, you can take the following steps:
- Right-click on the .flc file. A context menu will appear.
- From the context menu, select Open with. Windows will display a list of recommended apps.
- If the desired app is listed, select it from the provided options.
- If you cannot find the appropriate app, you may need to install software that supports the specific file type.
If you don't know how to change the default app for the .flc file, check the FAQ.
🔴 Can I change the extension of files?
Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. The extension of a file serves as a hint to the operating system and various software programs about the type of data contained within the file. When you alter a file's extension, you essentially modify how software applications interpret and handle that file. Every file has a specific format, also known as its file type or file format. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.
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