.ENC File Extension

File Type 1

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.

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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.

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Programs that open or reference ENC files

Windows
Open with program that initially encoded the file
Mac
Open with program that initially encoded the file
Updated January 26, 2018
File Type 2

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.

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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

Windows
NOAA ENC Direct to GIS
Updated August 18, 2008
File Type 3

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.

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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

Windows
Updated September 23, 2011
File Type 4

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.

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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

Windows
GVOX Encore
Mac
GVOX Encore
Updated May 10, 2010
File Type 5

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.

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Screenshot of a .enc file in ArtistScope CopySafe PDF Reader 4
ENC file open in ArtistScope CopySafe PDF Reader 4

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

Updated February 16, 2023
File Type 6

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.

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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.

Programs that open ENC files

Updated March 1, 2022

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