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Basic information about DCT file

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

There are 5 file types using the DCT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DCT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DCT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DCT file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about DCT file extension: Dictionary File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DCT files
File type	Dictionary File	Category	Misc Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DCT file is a Dictionary File. Data file used by various dictionary, translation, or word processing applications; typically contains a list of words and may also include definition or translation information; often used for spell-checking and may be available in different languages.
Windows	QuarkXPress VerbAce-Pro Various dictionary programs AutoCAD Clarion Delphi Harvard Graphics ChartXL
macOS	QuarkXPress Various dictionary programs

2.Detail information about DCT file extension: Dictation Audio File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DCT files
File type	Dictation Audio File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	NCH Software	File format	Binary
Description	DCT file is a Dictation Audio File developed by NCH Software.
Windows	NCH Express Scribe NCH Express Dictate NCH Switch NCH WavePad
macOS	NCH Express Scribe NCH Express Dictate NCH Switch NCH WavePad

3.Detail information about DCT file extension: FoxPro Database Memo

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DCT files
File type	FoxPro Database Memo	Category	Database Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DCT file is a FoxPro Database Memo.
Windows	Microsoft Visual FoxPro

4.Detail information about DCT file extension: AutoCAD Dictionary File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DCT files
File type	AutoCAD Dictionary File	Category	Data Files
Developer	Autodesk	File format	Text
Description	DCT file is a AutoCAD Dictionary File developed by Autodesk.
Windows	Autodesk AutoCAD 2018

5.Detail information about DCT file extension: DeSmuME ROM Cheats File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DCT files
File type	DeSmuME ROM Cheats File	Category	Game Files
Developer	DeSmuME	File format	Text
Description	DCT file is a DeSmuME ROM Cheats File developed by DeSmuME.
Windows	DeSmuME
macOS	DeSmuME
Linux	DeSmuME

How to convert DCT files to another file format?

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

DCT to DAU

DCT to MP3

Can't open a DCT 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.DCT”。

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 DCT extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the DCT 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.