VCS File

What are VCS files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a VCS 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 VCS files.

What is a VCS file?

Files that contain the .vcs file extension are usually associated with the vCalendar e-calendar and scheduling software application.

This VCS file format is primarily used by the Microsoft Outlook email and scheduling application, but other scheduling software applications can use the VCS file format as well.

A VCS file contains information about events and appointments that a user schedule's in the software's associated calendar. This information can then be imported into other calendar and scheduling software application, such as Microsoft Outlook, Apple iCal and a variety of Palm PDA applications.

The Valve Left 4 Dead computer gaming software has also been known to use the .vcs file suffix. This application uses the .vcs file extension for the shader files that are used by the computer game.

How to open VCS files

Important: Different programs may use files with the VCS file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your VCS 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 VCS openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: December 21, 2023

Various apps that use files with this extension

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