DCT File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a DCT file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .DCT files.
What is a DCT file?
Files that contain the .dct file extension are most commonly associated with dictionary files that are used by a variety of different spell-checking applications. The DCT files that are used by these programs contains a list of words. The list is often available in different languages. AutoCAD, Clarion and ArcView all use the DCT file format for dictionary files.
The .dct file suffix is also used by the Microsoft Visual FoxPro software program. These DCT files contain database memo files that have been created with the FoxPro software.
The Delphi software development software has also been known to use the .dct file extension. These DCT files contain component template files that have been created for use with the Delphi development application.
How to open DCT files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension DCT for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different DCT openers which you will find listed below.
Suggest another file format using extension DCT
While we know of one file format using the .DCT file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .DCT file.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of DCT files. Remember, different programs may use DCT files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | WavePad Sound Editor | User submitted |
 | Pixillion Image Converter | User submitted |
 | Switch Sound File Converter | User submitted |
 | Express Zip | User submitted |
 | VideoPad | User submitted |
 | Express Rip | User submitted |
 | Zulu DJ Software | User submitted |
 | SoundTap Streaming Audio Recorder | User submitted |
 | WavePad Audio-Editor | User submitted |
 | ExpressZip | User submitted |
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