Basic information about DCS file

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

There are 5 file types using the DCS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DCS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DCS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DCS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DCS file?
  • How to open a DCS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DCS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DCS file?
  • How to convert DCS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DCS file format?


1.Detail information about DCS file extension: Desktop Color Separation File

File type Desktop Color Separation File Category Vector Image Files
Developer Quark Software File format N/A
Description DCS file is a Desktop Color Separation File developed by Quark Software. Color-separated .EPS file; often saved as a collection of files, one for each color; the individual files are used as "plates" for printing individual colors of an image; allows colors to be separated properly before being sent to the printer.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DCS files

Windows		 QuarkXpress
Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Adobe Illustrator CC 2017
Adobe InDesign CC 2017
Adobe Creative Suite
Ulead PhotoImpact

macOS		 QuarkXpress
Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Adobe Illustrator CC 2017
Adobe InDesign CC 2017


2.Detail information about DCS file extension: ACT! Activity Data File

File type ACT! Activity Data File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DCS file is a ACT! Activity Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DCS files

Windows		 Act!


3.Detail information about DCS file extension: Kodak RAW Image File

File type Kodak RAW Image File Category Camera Raw Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DCS file is a Kodak RAW Image File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DCS files

Windows		 Kodak Photodesk
BatchPhoto


4.Detail information about DCS file extension: Amiga DCS Disk Archive File

File type Amiga DCS Disk Archive File Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DCS file is a Amiga DCS Disk Archive File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DCS files

macOS
 The Unarchiver


5.Detail information about DCS file extension: AcaStat DataCalc Data File

File type AcaStat DataCalc Data File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DCS file is a AcaStat DataCalc Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DCS files

Windows		 StatCalc



How to convert another files to DCS file format?

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

XDOC to DCS


Can't open a DCS 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.DCS”。

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 DCS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the DCS 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.