REC File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a REC file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .REC files.
What is a REC file?
Files that contain the .rec file extension are most commonly associated with the Topfield PVR digital video recorders. When a Topfield PVR digital video recorder creates a video file, that file is saved with the .rec file extension.
The REC file format is a proprietary file format that is also referred to as a Toppy file. REC files are compressed, which allows for added file space on the PRR digital recorder drive.
The ARCserve software application has also been known to use the .rec file suffix. These ARC filees contain archivation protocol files that are used by the software.
The Easy CD Creator also uses the .rec file extension. These REC files contain back up and recovery files that allow a user to restore lost or corrupt data on their hard drive.
How to open REC files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension REC for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different REC openers which you will find listed below.
Suggest another file format using extension REC
While we know of one file format using the .REC file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .REC file.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of REC files. Remember, different programs may use REC files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | WavePad Sound Editor | User submitted |
 | WavePad Audio-Editor | User submitted |
 | Switch Sound File Converter | User submitted |
 | VideoLAN VLC media player | User submitted |
 | MPC-HC | User submitted |
 | MixPad | User submitted |
 | MixPad Audio Mixer | User submitted |
 | WavePad | User submitted |
 | MediaPlayerLite | User submitted |
 | RealOne Player | User submitted |
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