What's the PCF File?

Researcher:   |   Edited: December 05, 2018

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PCF File Summary

Three known software programs (notably, PaintCAD developed by Blackstrip Studios) are related to the PCF file extension. In addition, they are categorized under three distinct file types, but mainly identified as the PaintCAD Font format. The PCF File Extension are listed predominantly as Font Files, while in other circumstances they can be Game Files or System Files.

The PCF File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

If you would like to learn more about PCF files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic PCF file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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Types of PCF Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Main PCF Affiliation

.PCF
File Name:.pcf
File Type:PaintCAD Font

This PCF file extension is typically related to the PaintCAD software which is a graphics editor and drawing program for Java-enabled mobile phones and computer with installed Java. The PCF file generally contains a series of bitmap images for the characters in the font which used for typing text in the PaintCAD.

Developer: Blackstrip Studios
Function:Font Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pcf

Software Programs That Open The PaintCAD Font:


PaintCAD by Blackstrip Studios

Windows
Mac
Linux

Other PCF Descriptions

.PCF
File Name:.pcf
File Type:Valve Particle System File

This PCF file extension is typically associated with the Valve Source software which is a game engine and development tools, that allows users to make first-person shooter games. The PCF file used to store particle data which used to simulate effects, such as smoke, fire, explosions, and other game modifications.

Developer: Valve
Function:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Valve Particle System File Files:


Valve Source SDK by Valve

Compatible with:

Windows
.PCF
File Name:.pcf
File Type:Microsoft Source Profiler Command

This PCF file suffix is generally related with Microsoft Source Profiler. The Microsoft Source Profiler includes PROFILEW.EXE executable files which used to run from the command line or from an icon in the Microsoft Windows operating system. This PCF file used to store profiler command data that used within the program.

Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Function:System Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Source Profiler Command Files:


Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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PCF Usage


Device Breakdown

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshoot PCF Files


Common PCF Opening Problems

PaintCAD is Not Installed

If you attempt to load your PCF file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open PCF Files". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because PaintCAD isn't installed on your PC. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the PCF file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your PCF, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Outdated PaintCAD

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of PaintCAD installed that's incompatible with your PaintCAD Font type. If you do not have the proper version PaintCAD (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the PCF file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Summary: Not having the right PaintCAD version on your computer can cause problems opening PCF files.


Other PCF File Opening Causes

Although you might already have PaintCAD or another PCF-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening PaintCAD Font files. If you're still experiencing problems opening PCF files, there could be other computer problems. Problems unrelated to software:

  • PCF file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Corruption of the PCF file description inside the Registry
  • Defective install of a PCF program, such as PaintCAD
  • PCF file corruption
  • Malware-tainted PCF file can't be opened
  • PCF-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open PaintCAD Font files

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