NC File

What are NC files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a NC 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 NC files.

What is a NC file?

NC files have multiple uses, and Network Common Data Form is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Network Common Data Form File

These files are in a data file format developed by MathWorks, Inc. They are also known as unidata network common data form files.

These .nc files are generated by the Matlab software, which is a scientific and mathematical data manipulation program that was also created by MathWorks, Inc. The files contain a set of machine-independent data formats along with a series of software libraries providing functions for accessing, sharing, distributing, and creating scientific data, specifically array-oriented scientific information.

How to open NC files

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

Programs that open Network Common Data Form files

Last updated: January 22, 2025

All known file formats using extension .NC

While Network Common Data Form File is a popular type of NC-file, we know of 5 different uses of the .NC file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Drishti Processed Volume

We know that one NC format is Drishti Processed Volume. 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 ten different NC openers which you will find listed below.

Mcrypt Encrypted File

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

NetCDF Network Common Data Form

We know that one NC format is NetCDF Network Common Data Form. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Snapmaker Luban Laser Engraving G-code

We know that one NC format is Snapmaker Luban Laser Engraving G-code. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of NC files. Remember, different programs may use NC 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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