All about CPC Files

The CPC file type is primarily associated with CPC Tool.

CPCFile Extension CPC
 File extension: CPC
File type:  image

What is a CPC file?

CPC files mostly belong to CPC Tool by Cartesian. CPC is the filename extension of black and white images compressed using Cartesian Perceptual Compression file format and compression method. CPC files are generally used to store or distribute documents containing text, building plans, halftone images, and maps saved as monochrome raster images. The compression method used for CPC files is lossy, however, the output file size is typically 20 to 50 times smaller than TIFF files. For this reason, CPC files impose less storage requirements and consume less bandwidth when transmitted over the internet. CPC View browser add-on can be used to open and view CPC files within a web browser (e.g. Chrome).

How to open CPC files

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

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How to convert CPC files to JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, ...

If you want to convert or edit a CPC file, you can use our free Online CPC File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):
  1. To do so, click the "Choose your .cpc file to view this image" button above.
  2. Your CPC file will then be displayed in the browser.
  3. Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
  4. Then choose the image format (e.g. JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF, ...) you want.
  5. Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert CPC files:

  1. CPC Tool by Cartesian
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. CPC files are often referred to as CPC Tool raster images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. Chrome (image) by Google
    Chrome is a cross-platform web browser compatible with desktop and mobile platforms. By installing CPC View extension on desktop versions of Chrome, users can view CPC documents within the browser. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: CPC View web edition extension
  3. Edge (image) by Microsoft
    Edge is a cross-platform web browser that is bundled with recent versions of Windows operating system. Its CPC View plugin allows you to view CPC documents. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: CPC View web edition extension
  4. Photoshop (image) by Adobe
    Photoshop is a professional photo editing software that is mainly used on Windows and MacOS. iOS and Android versions of the program are also available. CPC files created by Photoshop contain bitmaps saved in Cartesian Perceptual Compression file format. This file format is classified as Raster Image.

CPC file format:

The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open the file. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. Nonetheless, different programs can utilize the same file extension to represent distinct file formats. Double-clicking on the file often results in an error when opening. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Below is our analysis of the CPC files:

CPC is a very commonly used file extension and predominantly uses a uniform format. The two most common formats are as follows:

All the rest of the CPC files (13%) have different formats, frequently e.g. RIFF, MKV, Users and XZi. Often described as list, nicki, elevations, foundation, index, level, sheet or site. If you want to find out what your CPC file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for CPC File Extension

File classification:
Raster Image
Related files:
vs, cpg, exe, pcp, zip, ccp, sat, rpa, png, jfif
Related links:
Cartesian Perceptual Compression
Mime type:
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: GraphicsConverterPro.cpc, FileType: Amstrad CPC screen, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe
ProgramID: CPCView.CpcDoc
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe %1
ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1
ProgramID: VIEWCOMponent.CoverPage
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\V3vwrmcp.exe
ProgramID: CPCView.CpcDoc
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MOZILL~1\FIREFOX.EXE
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a cpc image is a special file format by Cartesian and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with CPC files

  • Associate the CPC file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open images. Because only the current version supports the latest CPC file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Cartesian manufacturer website after an available CPC Tool update.
  • To make sure that your CPC file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .CPC file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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