Opening a POC File

The POC file type is primarily associated with Print Shop.

POC	File extension: POC
	File type:	layout file

What is a POC file?

POC files mostly belong to Print Shop. Your POC file can belong to two distinct formats based on its origin.
Desktop Publishing Format:
This type is known as a PageOut Composer file and is used in page layout applications. It is common in programs like Print Shop and arises from templates originally designed for ClarisWorks/AppleWorks. These files store design elements—images, text, and graphics—for printing purposes. For more details on this use, visit Broderbund.
Molecular Data Format:
Alternatively, a POC file might be a Protein Data Bank file that holds protein contact map data. This format is used in molecular visualization tools such as PyMOL (and sometimes by KiNG) to analyze protein structures. More information is available at PyMOL.

Check the source of your file to decide which software to use.

If it comes from design work, use desktop publishing software.

If it originates from scientific or research work, try a molecular visualization tool.

How can I open a POC file?

You need a suitable software like Print Shop to open a POC 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 POC file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a POC file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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POC file format details:

The file format determines how the data is stored in the file. 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. File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Our analysis of the POC files produces the following result:

The POC file extension is not common and includes various formats for various programs. The file formats most commonly found in POC files are:

• 40% of all POC files start with the magic bytes POCPB5ý, which are always the first bytes of this file format. These files are binary files, so they do not contain text, but only cryptic characters. The files are 2 KB to 770 KB in size, with a median of 47 KB. The file type was primarily used more than 20 years ago. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as POCPB5. Examples of file names are AWARDHM.POC or COUPON.POC. Files like these have the following tags: logo and email.
• 15% of all POC files use the same file format, which have the signature ATOM . These files contain text and words, not binary data. POC files are between 22 KB and 120 KB in size. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as ATOM.

All other POC files (45%) have no consistent format. They are often associated with path, filtered or points. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your POC file!