How to open DCA files

Did your computer fail to open a DCA file? We explain what DCA files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your files.

What is a DCA file?

The DCA file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different programs may use the DCA file type for different types of data.

We are aware of 2 different uses of the DCA extension, which you can read more about below.

DCA Archiver compressed archive

Through our analysis of DCA files, we know that one use of the format is DCA Archiver compressed archive. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.

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We have not verified any programs yet that works with this specific format. If you know any, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!

IBM Document Content Architecture / Revisable Form Text

Through our analysis of DCA files, we know that one use of the format is IBM Document Content Architecture / Revisable Form Text. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.

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We have not verified any programs yet that works with this specific format. If you know any, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!

Software that will open, convert or fix DCA files

These apps are known to open certain types of DCA files. Since many different programs may use DCA files for different purposes, you may need to try a few of the apps to open your specific DCA file.