.ENC File Extension
Encoded File
Developer | N/A |
Popularity |
3.6 | 663 Votes |
Category | Encoded Files |
Format | N/A |
What is an ENC file?
An ENC file is a generic encoded file that may use one of several different types of proprietary or standard encodings. It is encoded to help protect the file from unauthorized use, or to help set up the file for a particular use, such as Internet transfer.
ENC files may be encoded in the .UUE format, which can be opened with a program such as StuffIt Deluxe. However, ENC files that use a proprietary encoding can only be opened by the program that encoded the file.
Programs that open or reference ENC files
Electronic Navigation Chart File
Developer | NOAA |
Popularity |
3.4 | 118 Votes |
Category | Data Files |
Format | N/A |
What is an ENC file?
Navigational chart format used by the Office of Coast Survey (OCS); also referred to as NOAA ENC files, which stands for "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration" (NOAA) "Electronic Navigation Chart" (ENC) files.
The NOAA ENC file format is defined by the International Hydrographic Organization S-57 standard. ENC data is used to support marine transportation infrastructure and coastal management.
NOAA ENC files are saved as a database of chart features. Information saved in an ENC file includes the location of each chart feature, as well as attributes such as color, shape, depth, etc.
Programs that open ENC files
Cabal Online Data File
Developer | ESTsoft |
Popularity |
3.3 | 132 Votes |
Category | Game Files |
Format | Binary |
What is an ENC file?
Data file used by Cabal Online, a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG); commonly located in the \data\ directory of the software installation; can be named cabal.enc or one of several other names.
Corrupt ENC files have been known to cause issues when loading Cabal Online, sometimes after applying game patches. Some users have had success resolving this issue by fully uninstalling and reinstalling the software.
Programs that open or reference ENC files
Encore Musical Notation File
Developer | GVOX |
Popularity |
3.5 | 68 Votes |
Category | Misc Files |
Format | Binary |
What is an ENC file?
Musical score created by Encore, a program used to compose music; may contain instruments, notes, lyrics, time signatures, and key signatures, as well as the title and composer information; used to store compositions and print musical scores.
Encore can import and export standard Music XML files to integrate with other musical notation programs. The software also supports high-quality prints using PostScript and TrueType technologies.
Programs that open ENC files
CopySafe Protected PDF File
Developer | ArtistScope |
Popularity |
3.1 | 53 Votes |
Category | Page Layout Files |
Format | N/A |
What is an ENC file?
An ENC file is a copy-protected .PDF file created with ArtistScope CopySafe PDF software. It stores a PDF document in a secure format that prevents images and text from being copied from the document and protects against Printscreen and screen capture commands. ENC files may also include printing protection, password protection, and date expiration.
ArtistScope offers several apps for creating and reading secured PDF documents. Options include ArtistScope CopySafe PDF Protector (commercial), CopySafe PDF Converter (commercial), and CopySafe PDF Reader (free).
How to create an ENC file with CopySafe PDF Protector
CopySafe PDF Protector app secures your PDF documents as ENC files. In the app, you can choose from various security settings to protect the document when creating an ENC file. After selecting your security settings, choose the save name and destination and click Finish.
How to open an ENC file
You can open ENC files with the free ArtistScope CopySafe PDF Reader app in Windows. For example, to open an ENC file with CopySafe PDF Reader, select File → Open.
How to convert an ENC file
ArtistScope does not provide software for converting ENC files.
Programs that open ENC files
Smart Switch Encrypted App Backup
Developer | Samsung |
Popularity |
4.0 | 4 Votes |
Category | Backup Files |
Format | Binary |
What is an ENC file?
An ENC file is an encrypted copy of an Android app's .APK file. Samsung Smart Switch, a backup app for Galaxy smartphones, creates ENC files as part of its backup process. Because ENC files are encrypted, you cannot open or install them as you would unencrypted APK files.
Samsung Smart Switch is the official backup app used to transfer a user's contacts, photos, call history, apps, and other data from one Samsung Galaxy phone to another. When creating a backup, Smart Switch creates many encrypted files, including ENC files.
Each ENC file is an encrypted copy of an APK file installed on a phone. Smart Switch uses ENC files to reinstall backed-up apps during the backup restore process. You cannot use ENC files to manually reinstall backed-up apps, because Smart Switch must decrypt the files before they can be used.
How to open an ENC file
ENC files are not meant to be opened. You can use Samsung Smart Switch to restore a Galaxy backup that contains ENC files to a Galaxy phone. Doing so will install the apps your ENC files contain on your phone.