File Extension Database

Open TGC File

The .tgc files are clips created by Terragen, a program for generating landscapes and animations, which contain nodes, or parts of your scene, saved separately from the whole scene that can be easily inserted into a project; includes features such as complex terrain and surface shaders that can be inserted into the scene.

Creating a .tgc file

To create a TGC file, you need the Terragen program which is used to render and animate landscapes and can be downloaded from https://planetside.co.uk/. Once installed, to create a .tgc file, you must first select the nodes you want to save, in one of two ways. The first one is choosing "Save nodes as clip file..." from the context menu, and the second one is choosing "Save nodes as clip file..." from the File menu. The extension .tgc is added to the file automatically.

Working with a TGC file

Similarly, to open TGC file, you need to have the Terragen software installed. Once Terragen software is downloaded and installed, the TGC extension should automatically register with this type of software and just by double-clicking on any TGC file, it should interpret and open it.

The Terragen software, not only works with clips or worlds, but takes the clips (.tgc) you made and makes it easy to insert them into the main scene, on a Terragen World (.tgw) or a Terragen World 2 (.tgd).

The extension .tgc works with another extensions like:

.tgp Terragen Plugin
.tgw Terragen World
.tgd Terragen 2 World
.ter Terragen Terrain File
.tgo Terragen Object File
.tgk Terragen License Key
.srfmap Terragen Surface Map Data
.cldlyr Terragen Cloud Layer Data
.atmsphr Terragen Atmosphere Landscape Data

All of the above extensions has an specific function inside the scene. It is important not to confuse the .tgc extension with the .tcg, which refers to Trading Card Game which are container files for collectible cards in digital format.

How Can I Open TGC File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open TGC file is to find a TGC file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a TGC file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open TGC file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as TGC file opener then try to search online for "TGC viewer", "application to open TGC file" or "open TGC file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open TGC file

How Can I Open TGC File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a TGC file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a TGC file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with TGC file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as TGC file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open TGC file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open TGC file then try to search for "TGC viewer", "application to open TGC file" or "read TGC file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read TGC file

How Can I Open TGC File on Android

If you downloaded a TGC file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded TGC file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "TGC".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "TGC viewer", "TGC file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open TGC File on iPhone or iPad

To open TGC File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the TGC file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "TGC". This way you can find apps which can open TGC files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "TGC viewer" or "TGC file" online in your favorite search engine.

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