GCF File

What are GCF files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a GCF file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your GCF files.

What is a GCF file?

GCF files have multiple uses, and Game Cache is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Game Cache File

GCF is an acronym for Game Cache File. Files that contain the .gcf file extension normally store game data such as file fragments, checksums, metadata, and other game information and game details that are used by an associated gaming application.

These files store game data downloaded from the Valve Steam distribution service. GCF files may also contain game updates for computer games that have been distributed by Valve Stream. This ensures that the user has the most recent version of the game installed on their hard drive.

How to open GCF files

We have identified one GCF opener that is compatible with this specific type of GCF file.

Programs that open Game Cache files

Last updated: February 24, 2023

All known file formats using extension .GCF

While Game Cache File is a popular type of GCF-file, we know of 4 different uses of the .GCF file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Graphing Calculator Data File

We know that one GCF format is Graphing Calculator Data File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

GCF opener for Windows

We have identified one GCF opener that is compatible with this specific type of GCF file.

Greeting Card Creator Project

We know that one GCF format is Greeting Card Creator Project. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Programs that open these GCF files

We have identified one GCF opener that is compatible with this specific type of GCF file.

WindowsXCompressor Archive File

We know that one GCF format is WindowsXCompressor Archive File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested seven different GCF openers which you will find listed below.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of GCF files. Remember, different programs may use GCF files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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