ENC file extension

An ENC file has five basic versions and can be obtained by generating the following program modules:

• Lotus, Adobe Flash. In this case, an ENC file is an encoded data file used to ensure information security of applications and prevent unwanted access.

The UUENCODE standard is most often used (Unix-Unix coding algorithm) to encrypt the ENC extension. base64 is Unix-Unix’s successor, which is in high demand for data protection when sending emails.

• CopySafe PDF Protector is a utility used for encryption and security of PDF documents. In such a way, ENC format (copysafe protected PDF file) is a PDF file, protected from text data or graphics editing and copying.

It is noteworthy that an ENC file has a term of protection, may prevent document printing, and activate security provided by the password.

• NOAA ENC Direct to GIS is a software utility that supports the work with marine charts. This file is used for controlling sea traffic and shoreline services.

The databases stored in an ENC file may contain characteristic features of the landscape, reservoir depth, etc.

• Encore is a media-plug-in, which contains information about a piece of music, its duration, author, instruments, and even the lyrics.
• Cabal Online is a multiplayer role-playing game. In this case, an ENC file is a custom data file stored in the Data directory. It can contain information about various game elements, such as graphic images, sound effects, maps, etc.

Opening ENC

Depending on the ENC file version, it can be opened and edited using various programs:

• UUDECODE/StuffIt Deluxe/ZipZag (an ENC file as an encrypted file, which prevents access of undesirable persons);
• copysafe PDF or copysafe PDF Reader (freely available) (an ENC file as a PDF format protected from editing or copying information);
• NOAA ENC direct to GIS (an ENC file as a file containing marine charts data);
• Encore (an ENC file as a file containing comprehensive data on a piece of music);
• Cabal online (an ENC file as a user data file for a game).

If the system gives an error message when trying to open the ENC format, this can mean only one thing – the file is associated with the wrong application.

Converting ENC into other formats

Due to the fact that each ENC file is generated by its own program, it has its own individual structure, content, and volume. An ENC file data conversion/translation is provided only in the framework of relevant software packages.

Why ENC and what are its advantages

The ENC extension has a wide application area. It can be used as a file containing marine charts data, components protecting from making changes to a PDF file, profile data of a game program.