DCA File Type
- The quick factsWhat are DCA files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a DCA file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.
What is a DCA file?
DCA files have multiple uses, and DCA Archiver compressed archive is one of them.
DCA Archiver compressed archive
We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
How to open DCA files
Important: Different programs may use files with the DCA file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your DCA file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 4 different DCA openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: July 13, 2020
More file formats using the DCA extension
Through our research of DCA files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail, and we would love to hear from you if you have information about either of them.IBM Document Content Architecture / Revisable Form Text
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of DCA files. Remember, different programs may use DCA files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
![]() | DatAdmin | User submitted |
![]() | NCG CAM | User submitted |
![]() | Tachograph File Viewer LE | User submitted |
![]() | CAIRO | User submitted |
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