TRC File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a TRC file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .TRC files.
What is a TRC file?
The .trc file extension is used for a database file format that was created by Oracle Corporation. These TRC files are also known as Oracle SQLNet trace debug files. The SQLNet software is also called Net8, and this is a middleware application that provides functions for establishing transparent connectivity between two or more Oracle databases, or between client tools and an Oracle database.These TRC files contain diagnostic details that are associated with a certain Oracle database. A .trc file is generated by the SQLNet program when establishing connections between two or more Oracle databases, or between client programs and an Oracle database.The Oracle Database software, which is a relational database system, also uses these .trc files. This software and the SQLNet program can be used to access the data that is stored in these TRC files.
How to open TRC 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 TRC for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different TRC openers which you will find listed below.
Suggest another file format using extension TRC
While we know of one file format using the .TRC 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 .TRC file.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of TRC files. Remember, different programs may use TRC files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | Wireshark | User submitted |
 | Microsoft SQL Server | User submitted |
 | Atlas | User submitted |
 | Microsoft SQL Server Profiler | User submitted |
 | Ethereal | User submitted |
 | Reflection X | User submitted |
 | Times Reader | User submitted |
 | TweakRAM | User submitted |
 | FastReporter | User submitted |
 | KEA! X | User submitted |
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