INC File
What are INC files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening an INC file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.
What is an INC file?
The .inc file extension is most commonly associated with text files that contain headers, declarations, functions and other data that is referenced by an application's source code. These files can be used with Pascal, C/C++, Java, PHP and other programming languages.
The .inc file extension is also used for Astro windows files, JAWS text files, Microsoft Backup incremental files, Pov-Ray files, Total Commander language files and Internet connection files.
How to open INC files
Important: Different programs may use files with the INC file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your INC file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different INC openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: February 24, 2023
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of INC files. Remember, different programs may use INC files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
![]() | Lazarus | Verified |
![]() | Microsoft Web Platform Extensions | User submitted |
![]() | progeCAD Professional | User submitted |
![]() | Free Pascal | User submitted |
![]() | Codelobster PHP Edition | User submitted |
![]() | Notepad++ | User submitted |
![]() | DaisyPictureARTIST | User submitted |
![]() | Untis | User submitted |
![]() | Sakura Editor (Japanese) | User submitted |
![]() | Silk Test Classic | User submitted |
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