PICT

Basic information about PICT file

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

There are 1 file types using the PICT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PICT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PICT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PICT file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about PICT file extension: Picture File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PICT files
File type	Picture File	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	Apple	File format	Binary
Description	PICT file is a Picture File developed by Apple. Image file saved in the Macintosh PICT format; may contain both vector and bitmap data and can use thousands of colors; also supports RLE (Run-length encoding) and JPEG compression to reduce the file size.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 Adobe After Effects CC 2017 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017 Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 ACD Systems ACDSee 2018 Ability Photopaint Adobe Fireworks Easy-PhotoPrint EX XnView
macOS	Apple Preview Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 Adobe After Effects CC 2017 Planamesa NeoOffice Lemkesoft GraphicConverter CocoModX Adobe Fireworks Mac OS X
Android	File Viewer for Android

How to convert PICT files to another file format?

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

PICT to PDF

How to convert another files to PICT file format?

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

JPG to PICT

Can't open a PICT 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.PICT”。

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 PICT extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the PICT 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.