Basic information about DPX file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DPX（*.DPX or *.dpx）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DPX file yourself.

There are 3 file types using the DPX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DPX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DPX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DPX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DPX file?
  • How to open a DPX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DPX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DPX file?
  • How to convert DPX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DPX file format?


1.Detail information about DPX file extension: Digital Picture Exchange File

File type Digital Picture Exchange File Category Raster Image Files
Developer SMPTE File format Binary
Description DPX file is a Digital Picture Exchange File developed by SMPTE. Kodak raster image format used for transferring film images to a digital medium with no loss of quality; also referred to as a "Digital Moving Picture Exchange Bitmap;" often exported as a frame sequence which contains a series of still images.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DPX files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
Adobe SpeedGrade CC 2017
Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
XnViewMP

macOS		 Adobe SpeedGrade CC 2017
Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Apple Final Cut Pro X
Autodesk Smoke 2018
Lemkesoft GraphicConverter
XnViewMP

Linux		 XnViewMP


2.Detail information about DPX file extension: VASCO DIGIPASS File

File type VASCO DIGIPASS File Category Data Files
Developer Vasco Data Security International File format Binary
Description DPX file is a VASCO DIGIPASS File developed by Vasco Data Security International.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DPX files

Windows		 VASCO DIGIPASS
VASCO VACMAN
VASCO aXsGUARD
VASCO IDENTIKEY
VASCO DIGIPASS Pack


3.Detail information about DPX file extension: DrawPlus Template

File type DrawPlus Template Category Vector Image Files
Developer Serif File format Binary
Description DPX file is a DrawPlus Template developed by Serif.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DPX files

Windows		 Serif DrawPlus



How to convert DPX files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for DPX files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve DPX to another files conversion, you may use the option.

DPX to JPEG DPX to PNG


Can't open a DPX file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DPX”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DPX extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support DPX file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of DPX files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a DPX file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DPX file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DPX file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the DPX file is damaged.
  • Whether the DPX file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the DPX file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the DPX file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the DPX file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DPX file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DPX file.

If the DPX file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.