Opening a DCF File

The DCF file type is primarily associated with ACDsee Photo Studio.

DCF	File extension: DCF
	File type:	imaging and camera file sytem data

What is a DCF file

DCF files mostly belong to ACDsee Photo Studio by ACD. The Plant 3D toolkit bundled with AutoCAD 3D drawing program uses a database saved in a DCF file. This database typically stores drawing metadata. Abortext CAD design content management system saves its document type configuration in a DCF file. DCF is also the extension of an encrypted archive created using Safetica data protection program. A different kind of DCF file contains components used by Dyalog APL-based development environment. The configuration of DynSite dynamic IP program is saved in a DCF file. Taskmaster enterprise content management software saves form layouts in another type of DCF file. The Document Computation Format used by PriMus-DCF price book/list and bills of quantity creation program, saves documents in a DCF file. DCF is also the filename of extension macros used to automate operations in Directory Opus Windows file manager. Exif imaging data used by some digital camera file systems are saved in a DCF file.

How do you open DCF files?

You need a suitable software like ACDsee Photo Studio to open a DCF file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your DCF file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DCF file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert DCF files:

ACDsee Photo Studio by ACD
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. DCF files are often referred to as ACDsee Photo Studio camera raws because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Copy Fast (floppy disk image) by Chang Ping Lee
Copy Fast is an obsolete DOS-based program that was used to write or copy the disk images of floppy discs. It saves a floppy disc's disk image in a DCF file. This file format is classified as Disk Image.
CSPro (configuration) by U.S Census Bureau
CSPro (short for Census and Survey Processing System) is a data processing software package for collecting, administering, editing, and disseminating survey and census data. It saves settings in a DCF file. This file format is classified as Settings.
D-Lib (bytecode) by thINK!
D-Lib is an obsolete scripting environment and script programming language for classic Windows operating system. Bytecode generated from a D-Lib script was saved in a DCF file. This file format is classified as Developer.
DiskCryptor (encrypted archive) by David Xanatos
DiskCryptor is an obsolete file and disk encryption computer program. It saves an encrypted archive in a DCF file. This file format is classified as Encoded.
DynSite (configuration) by Noël Danjou
DynSite is a Windows program that monitors and automatically changes the IP address of a user's internet connection. Its configuration is saved in a DCF file. This file format is classified as Settings.
HP 95LX (program settings) by HP
HP 95LX is a family of discontinued, MS-DOS palmtop computers. Program settings used by HP 95LX computers are saved in a DCF file This file format is classified as Settings.
ProWORX Nxt (database configuration) by Schneider Electric
ProWORX Nxt is a discontinued, cross-platform programming software for Modicon programmable logic controllers. A configuration file found in its Nxt folder has DCF filename extension. This file format is classified as Settings.
Safetica (encrypted archive) by Safetica
Safetica is a cross-platform data discovery, protection, and recovery software. It saves an encrypted archive in a DCF file. This file format is classified as Encoded.
Sony Ericsson DRM Packager (media) by Sony
Sony Ericsson DRM Packager was a computer program used to protect the digital rights of third-party content creators who provide media files used on older Sony Ericsson mobile phones. DRM-protected audio files packaged by Sony Ericsson DRM Packager have DCF filename extension. This file format is classified as Audio.
Taskmaster (form) by IBM
Taskmaster is a document and data capture program marketed as an enterprise content management tool for small and large businesses. Its Batch Pilot component stores the layout and scripting data of a form or task in a DCF file. This file format is classified as Page Layout.
WordExpress (dictionary) by MicroVision
WordExpress is an obsolete word processing program for Windows 3.x operating system. Its DCF file contained a dictionary used for autocorrect operations. This file format is classified as Data.

DCF file format:

To view or edit DCF files you need to know the file format, because it determines how the data in this file is stored. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Below you will find our evaluation of the DCF files:

The DCF extension is quite commonly used. The file itself includes different formats for different programs. The file formats most commonly found in DCF files are:

45% of all DCF files start with the bytes AAMVHFSSþÿÿÿÿÿÿ crucial for this file format. These files contain neither text nor words, but only data. DCF files can be up to 13 MB in size, but are often around 130 KB - 950 KB. The file type was created recently. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. AAMVHFSS. Such files sometimes refer to computo, impianti, metrico, lisdei, manutenzione, ristrutturazione, recupero and isem, and often contain personal information.
4% of all DCF files are based on the well-known SQL file format. An SQL file contains a lightweight SQLite database, widely used in application development for storing application related data. They consist of illegible, cryptic characters. The files are on average 1 MB in size and range from 270 KB to 6 MB. The following keywords are characteristic: SQLite format 3. The file name Piping.dcf or ProcessPower.dcf is characteristic of these files. Files like these have the following tags: process and power.

The remaining 51% of all DCF files are files with no common format, frequently e.g. DCF images container, DRM Content Format - Separate delivery, Daintree SNA Capture File, UTF-8, XML, ZIP, wap, Dictionary, FileInfo, audio and application. Sometimes used for condominio, lavori, iisem, fies, impianto or opere. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your DCF file!

Technical Data for DCF File Extension

File classification:

Camera Raw

Related files:

pdf, computo metrico, dfc, cdf, sfs, dicf, dxf, zip, puf, dcr, jpg, f2, dm, exe, dat, tsd, xml, png, map, docx, thm

Related links:

Design rule for Camera File system

Mime type:

text/xml, application/octet-stream

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: DynSite.Settings, FileType: DynSite Configuration File, AppName: DynSite for Windows
EXEFile: DynSite.exe

ProgramID: DInfo.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\TELEFON\D-INFO~1\dinfo.exe %1

ProgramID: DynSite.Settings
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\NoelD\DynSite for Windows\DynSite.exe %1

ProgramID: MediaPaq
EXEFile: C:\MPX\MEDIAPAQ.EXE %1

ProgramID: MXdcf
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\mfw\pfe\pfe32.exe %1

ProgramID: OpusCommandFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\GPSoftware\Directory Opus\dopusrt.exe %1

ProgramID: OpusCommandFile
EXEFile: C:\XPB-Desk\GPSoftware\Directory Opus\dopusrt.exe %1

ProgramID: DynSite.Settings
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DynSite\DynSite.exe %1

ProgramID: DynSite.Settings
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Noël Danjou\DynSite\DynSite.exe

ProgramID: CSProDataDict.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CSPro 3.1\CSPRO.EXE

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a dcf imaging and camera file sytem data is a special file format by ACD and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DCF files

Associate the DCF file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open imaging and camera file sytem data files. Because only the current version supports the latest DCF file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the ACD manufacturer website after an available ACDsee Photo Studio update.
To make sure that your DCF file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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