Opening DCP Files

The DCP file type is primarily associated with Photoshop.

DCP	File extension: DCP
	File type:	camera profile

What is a DCP file

DCP files mostly belong to Photoshop by Adobe. A DCP file is a compiled package created with Delphi integrated development environment. Such a package contains a binary image compiled from all header files, unit files, and symbol information of an application written in Delphi programming language. Another type of DCP file is a camera profile containing color settings for a RAW image captured with various digital cameras. Photoshop can parse and use a DCP color profile. ArcGIS geospatial data visualization program uses a DCP file to store codepage data. DynaComm Connectivity Series terminal emulation software uses a script saved in a DCP file.

How to open a DCP file

You need a suitable software like Photoshop to open a DCP 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 DCP file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DCP 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 DCP files:

Photoshop by Adobe
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. DCP files are often referred to as Photoshop settings because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
ArcGIS (default codepage) by ESRI
ArcGIS is a geospatial data visualization software available as a web/desktop application. Its default codepage is saved in a DCP file. This file format is classified as GIS.
Delphi (compiled package) by Embarcadero
Delphi is an integrated development environment for writing, compiling, and debugging applications in Delphi programming language. It saves a compiled package in a DCP file. This file format is classified as Developer. Related links: Delphi Compiled Package File (*.dcp)
Digi-Comp (program/project data) by E.S.R
Digi-Comp is a discontinued family of toy computers. Projects and program data for this computer are distributed as DCP files. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Wikipedia Digi-Comp Page
DynaComm Connectivity Series (script) by FutureSoft
DynaComm Connectivity Series is a terminal emulation program for Windows operating system. It uses a script saved in a DCP file. This file format is classified as Developer.
OS/2 (data codepage) by IBM
OS/2 is a discontinued operating system. Data codepages used by OS/2 are saved in DCP files. This file format is classified as Data.
UK DCP (data) by TRL
UK DCP is a Windows program that can import and interpret data captured by a Dynamic Cone Penetrometer. Such data is saved in a DCP file. This file format is classified as Data.
Wintermute Engine (compiled package) by Dead Code
Wintermute Engine is a game development kit for Windows desktop. It compiles various game assets such as images into a a single DCP file. This file format is classified as Data.

DCP file format:

The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open 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. If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Our analysis of the DCP files produces the following result:

The DCP file type covers different formats for different programs. The two most popular formats are as follows:

50% of all DCP files are associated with DNG Camera Profile. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. The files are 1 KB to 270 KB in size, with a median of 120 KB. This file type is based on cutting-edge technology. The keywords IIRC are typical for these files. The file name DVLOP X.dcp is characteristic of these files. Files like these are sometimes connected to camera, canon, standard, adobe, dvlop, apple, back, fujifilm and nikon.
10% of all DCP files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters "ÞÀÞJUNK" at the beginning. They consist of illegible, cryptic characters. DCP files can be up to 1 GB in size, but are often around 160 KB - 380 MB. The keywords (Wintermute Engine, CODE, DEAD, JUNK and data are typical for these files. The file name data.dcp is typical for these files.

The remaining 40% of all DCP files are different files with different signatures, the following 4 formats can be found: PNG and DriveComm. These files sometimes refer to faithful, mark, canoneos, portrait, sony, olympus, power, fuji or shot. Just click the "Choose your .dcp file to analyze" button on this page to find out what your DCP file is.

Technical Data for DCP File Extension

File classification:

Settings

Related files:

dpc, mxf, cbr, lcp, zip, bcp, cbz, mvd, dat, xml, json, rar, exe, ppm, rle, pbm

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: dcpfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IBM\SQLLIB\BIN\db2dc.bat

ProgramID: DCP-File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AVSMedia\DiscCreator\DiscCreator.exe /prefetch:0 /Open %L

ProgramID: Toad.DataCompare
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Quest Software\Toad for SQL Server Freeware 3.0\\Toad.exe

a dcp camera profile is a special file format by Adobe and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DCP files

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