FLIC File Extension

Autodesk Animator Animation

File Type flic
Developer Autodesk
Popularity
4.9 (38 votes)
Application Autodesk Animator
Category Video Files
Format Binary

What is a FLIC file?

The FLIC extension is related to Autodesk Animator Animation and is classified in the Video Files category, which contains 445 files.

The Autodesk Animator Animation (FLIC), created by Autodesk, is one of file format they developed, and they also built 45 programs to support them.

FLIC file support extends to various operating systems, including Windows, Linux and Mac OS. When working with FLIC files, you can rely on 2 programs, including SUPER 3D Video Converter and XnView.

Windows

Mac OS

XnView

Linux

XnView

How to open a FLIC file?

If you can’t open a FLIC file, it is usually because the necessary software is missing. To resolve the issue, select the right program from the list for your operating system. Then go to the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it.

Thanks to their popularity, SUPER 3D Video Converter and XnView are often the go-to programs for managing FLIC files. To install the updated version of Autodesk Animator, simply go to the Autodesk site and download the installer compatible with all major platforms.

Following installation, FLIC files should be automatically opened with Autodesk Animator.

Make Autodesk Animator the default FLIC viewer

Change the default app to open files on Mac

Right click or use Control + Left Click on the desired FLIC file to access a dropdown menu of actions;
Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
Look at the bottom of the window, where you will see the "Enable" menu. "Recommended Programs" will be selected as the default option;
Within this menu select "All Programs" and navigate to Autodesk Animator. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.

Change a default app in Windows

Take the first step by right-clicking on your FLIC file. Next, select "Open With" and then choose "Choose another app" from the available options;
Inside the popup window, scroll through the list of applications and specifically choose Autodesk Animator as the application to associate with your FLIC file;
Check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK".

Finding answers to FLIC file problems

When issues arise with FLIC files, they can generally be fixed with small software tweaks. Use the troubleshooting tips below to help resolve them.

Why does Autodesk Animator stop responding or crash intermittently?

Lack of software updates is a possible reason behind Autodesk Animator crash. Keep your Autodesk products up to date by installing the latest updates.

A computer restart is often the key to solving numerous common problems. That’s why, it is recommended to restart the computer before making any changes to the software settings.

What are the best practices for repairing a FLIC file that has gone bad?

In a data recovery program, open the damaged FLIC file and select the "Repair" menu option. Allow the recovery process to complete, which will automatically repair the damaged video files.

How do I know if my FLIC file has been damaged?

Characteristics of corrupted FLIC video files can include:

Error alerts occur when actions are performed on the file;
When opening the file, errors occur or the inability to access its contents;
Unexplained FLIC file size inflation;
Autodesk Animator or other programs stop responding or crash when trying to handle the file;

Convert files to and from FLIC

If obstacles arise while working with a FLIC file, you may convert it to formats like MP4 or other similar types for smoother handling.

After converting a FLIC file, some capabilities may be limited, but you can often convert it back to the original format.

Using offline applications such as SUPER 3D Video Converter, you can convert FLIC files to various formats without losing data quality.