ARC file extension

Norton programs (for example Norton 360 and Norton Online Backup) file with a backup of computer files that is generated automatically by the program. This backup can contain personal files and system files. ARC files are used to save and restore files in case they are deleted or corrupted. Backup files can be large in size because they store all personal and system information.

Symbian open source operating system mobile devices backup file with personal and system backup information saved from the device. This file is used to recover information in case it is lost or corrupted.

This is a compressed file package that can be generated as a Macintosh Hierarchical File System (HFS) package or as MS-DOS package with default DOS compression. It includes a group of compressed files, each of which can be compressed using a specific compression method. ARC files were used in 1980-90ss, but they still may be opened by such applications as StuffIt or WinZip.

Nintendo games package file with game settings, graphics, textures, objects and levels. It is usually located within ROMs and may be modified for customizing gameplay.

Cabela's African Safari video game data file with music, graphics and other game information. "Data.arc" file is stored in the "/PSP_GAME/USRDIR/" folder on Sony PSP disk. The game is available for PC, Xbox, PS2 and PSP. "Data.arc" file should not be opened manually.