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Basic information about DIC file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DIC（*.DIC or *.dic）, 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 DIC file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the DIC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DIC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DIC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DIC file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the DIC file?
How to open a DIC file?
What programs do I need to open a DIC file?
What programs help to create and edit a DIC file?
How to convert DIC files to another file format?
How to convert another files to DIC file format?

1.Detail information about DIC file extension: DICOM Image

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIC files
File type	DICOM Image	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	NEMA	File format	Binary
Description	DIC file is a DICOM Image developed by NEMA. A DIC file is an image created in the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) format. It contains an image such as an MRI, ultrasound, or CT scan. DIC files can also store patient identification data to link the image to a specific individual.
Windows	RadiAnt Dicom Viewer ezDICOM MicroDicom viewer
macOS	OsiriX Imaging Software MeVisLab XnViewMP GIMP
Linux	MeVisLab ImageMagick XnViewMP GIMP

2.Detail information about DIC file extension: Dictionary File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DIC files
File type	Dictionary File	Category	Misc Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DIC file is a Dictionary File.
Windows	Microsoft Word 2016 ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 Apache OpenOffice IBM Lotus Notes JGsoft EditPad Pro Microsoft Windows LibreOffice Kingsoft Writer Easy Timesheets Firefox Lotus Domino Netscape Navigator Nvu OpenOffice.org Timeslips WordExpress
macOS	Microsoft Word 2016 Apache OpenOffice LibreOffice OpenOffice.org
Linux	Apache OpenOffice LibreOffice OpenOffice.org

How to convert DIC files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for DIC files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve DIC to another files conversion, you may use the option.

DIC to DCM

DIC to JPEG

DIC to TXT

How to convert another files to DIC file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to DIC file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to DIC conversion, you may use the option.

TXT to DIC

Can't open a DIC 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.DIC”。

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 DIC extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support DIC 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 DIC 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 DIC file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DIC 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 DIC file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the DIC 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.