All about PIC Files

Programs that open and convert PIC files:

1. XnView by XnSoft
   
   See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PIC files are often referred to as XnView raster images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
2. Advanced Art Studio (bitmap) by Dimitri Koveos
   Advanced Art Studio is a discontinued bitmap editor developed for Atari ST, ZX Spectrum, and Commodore 64 operating systems. The program featured pens, adjustable brushes, geometric shapes, and textured fills that were used to create drawings. Images created with Advanced Art Studio were stored in PIC format. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: XnView
3. Animator (bitmap) by Autodesk
   Animator was a 2-dimensional painting and animation software designed for MS-DOS environments. It was one of the first programs used to create frame-by-frame animations and its tweening features allowed designers to transform one shape into another. Still images created with Animator were stored as bitmaps in PIC files. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
4. CADdy++ Mechanical (2D picture data) by DataSolid
   CADdy++ Mechanical is a 2D/3D drawing and mechanical design software used in the architectural industry. 2D picture data used by CADdy++ Mechanical are stored in PIC files. This file format is classified as CAD.
5. CorelDRAW (image) by Corel
   CorelDRAW (previously Micrografx Draw) is a graphics design suite with vector illustration, photo editing, and typography tools. Micrografx Draw, an older graphics design software that was integrated into CorelDRAW stored images in PIC files. This format doesn't appear to be compatible with CorelDRAW. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
6. Cybiko (bitmap) by Cybiko
   Cybiko was a handheld computer with a 4-bit grayscale LCD and a two-way messaging system. It was controlled via its qwerty keypad and menu/navigation keys. Bitmapped images used by Cybiko were stored in PIC format. This product is no longer sold by the manufacturer. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
7. DUCTdesigner (picture) by Delcam
   DUCTdesigner was a product development and design software with tools for creating realistic 2D and 3D images, models, and simulations. Pictures created by DUCTdesigner were saved in PIC files. This program has been discontinued. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
8. Grafics (graphics) by Stad
   Grafics was a graphics editing software for classic Atari operating systems. PIC was one of its supported graphics format. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: XnView
9. Handy Scanner (scanned image) by Cameron
   Handy Scanner was a series of high resolution document scanners capable of converting paper documents to monochrome images. Digital documents created by Handy Scanner were saved in PIC files. The Handy Scanner was built for devices running AmigaOS. Both products have been discontinued. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
10. Houdini (image) by SideFX
    Houdini is a is a cross-platform 3D modeling and animation software suitable for creating full-length movie animations and high quality 3D models. It uses a proprietary PIC format to store raster images that are included in 3D scenes. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
11. Lotus Freelance Graphics (picture) by IBM
    Lotus Freelance Graphics is a discontinued OS/2 and DOS-based presentation program. PIC is one of the file formats used to save bitmap images created with Lotus Freelance Graphics. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
12. PC Paint (bitmap image) by Mouse Systems
    PC Paint is a GUI program used to create digital paintings on IBM computers. The first version of PC Paint saved images in a modified BSAVE format with PIC filename extension. The second version saved images in compressed PIC files using PICtor image format. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: PICtor PIC image format
13. Photoshop (high resolution image) by Adobe
    Photoshop is a cross-platform photo manipulation and graphics design software for desktop and mobile devices. It can be used to store or open images coded in Pixar Picture file format. The filename extensions associated with Pixar Picture format include PIC, PXR, PICIO, and PIXAR. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
14. Psion 3 (bitmap) by Psion
    Psion 3 was a series of palmtop computers with communication, GPS, printer, infrared, email management, and organizer support. Graphics used by programs installed on Psion 3 palmtops were saved as black and white bitmaps in PIC files. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: XnView
15. Quickdraw (image) by Apple
    QuickDraw is a 2D graphics library that manages the graphics application programming interfaces on traditional Macintosh operating system. Raster images created by QuickDraw were stored in PIC, PICT, or PCT files. QuickDraw has been superseded by the Quartz graphics system and is now deprecated. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: XnView
16. QuickTime (picture) by Apple
    QuickTime is a cross-platform, extensible multimedia player with file conversion and compression support. PICT, PCT, and PIC image files created with the QuickDraw library on some versions of MacOS can be opened with QuickTime. These file formats have been deprecated. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
17. Radiance (image) by Bio-Rad
    Radiance is a series of digital microscopes manufactured by Bio-rad. Microscopes in this family use confocal imaging to capture and save images in PIC format. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: XnView
18. Radiance (scene description image) by Greg Ward
    Radiance is a suite of raytracing and light simulation tools that leverage high-dynamic range imaging to provide realistic lighting simulations of open spaces, architectural designs etc. PIC is one of the file formats used to save scene description images used by Radiance. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: XnView
19. Rayshade (ray-traced image) by Princeton University
    Rayshade is a cross-platform graphics library for creating ray-traced images. It uses a multi-image extension of the MTV ray-traced image bitmap format to save images in PIC files. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: MTV Ray Tracer graphic file
20. SDSC Image Tools (high resolution image) by San Diego Supercomputer Center
    SDSC Tools is a suit of command-line image manipulation and conversion libraries/utilities. It may be used to open or convert PIC images saved in Pixar Picture format. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
21. SoftImage (3D image) by Autodesk
    SoftImage is a discontinued 3D CAD software for creating 3D models and animations. The program was compatible with Windows, Linux and Mac operating system and it saved 3D images in PIC files. This file format is classified as 3D Image.
22. Storyboard (image) by IBM
    Storyboard was a presentation program with tools for creating charts and animations. This program was designed for the IBM PC with CGA graphics and it saved images in PIC files. This file format is classified as Raster Image.

Technical Data for PIC File Extension

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.

a pic bitmap is a special file format by XnSoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PIC files

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