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Basic information about PIC file

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

There are 3 file types using the PIC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PIC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PIC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PIC file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about PIC file extension: Houdini Raster Image

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PIC files
File type	Houdini Raster Image	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	Side Effects Software	File format	Binary
Description	PIC file is a Houdini Raster Image developed by Side Effects Software. Deep Raster image created by Houdini, a 3D modeling and animation application; stores a run-length encoded image, including the colors, color map, and size of the picture; supports any number of planes per pixel; stores images that can be included with 3D scenes.
Windows	Side Effects Houdini
macOS	Side Effects Houdini
Linux	Side Effects Houdini

2.Detail information about PIC file extension: Generic Picture File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PIC files
File type	Generic Picture File	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Binary
Description	PIC file is a Generic Picture File.
Windows	Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 ACD Systems ACDSee 2018 XnViewMP Adobe Illustrator CADdy++ Easy-PhotoPrint EX EnSight FeatureCAM Lotus 1-2-3 Petrosys PMView Pro QuickTime
macOS	Apple Preview XnViewMP Apple QuickDraw
Linux	XnViewMP RADIANCE

3.Detail information about PIC file extension: QuickTime PICT Image

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PIC files
File type	QuickTime PICT Image	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	Apple	File format	Binary
Description	PIC file is a QuickTime PICT Image developed by Apple.
Windows	Apple QuickTime Player XnViewMP
macOS	Apple QuickTime Player XnViewMP
Linux	XnViewMP

How to convert PIC files to another file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for PIC files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PIC to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PIC to 3DF	PIC to EPS	PIC to GIF	PIC to JPEG
PIC to JPG	PIC to PNG

How to convert another files to PIC file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for another files to PIC file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PIC conversion, you may use the option.

Can't open a PIC 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.PIC”。

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 PIC extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the PIC 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.