DIC File

What are DIC files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a DIC file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your DIC files.

What is a DIC file?

DIC files have multiple uses, and ATOK Dictionary is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

ATOK Dictionary

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 DIC files

Important: Different programs may use files with the DIC file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your DIC file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different DIC openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: January 22, 2025

All known file formats using extension .DIC

While ATOK Dictionary is a popular type of DIC-file, we know of 9 different uses of the .DIC file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

DICOM Medical Imaging Bitmap

We know that one DIC format is DICOM Medical Imaging Bitmap. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

DIC opener for Windows

We have identified one DIC opener that is compatible with this specific type of DIC file.

IBM Ink Manager Dictionary

We know that one DIC format is IBM Ink Manager Dictionary. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Kingsoft PowerWord Dictionary

Files that contain the .dic file extension are most commonly associated with software dictionary files. These files contain a list of words referenced by various computer applications, including Kingsoft PowerWord, to spell-check user-created documents.

Microsoft Pocket IME Dictionary

We know that one DIC format is Microsoft Pocket IME Dictionary. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MindReader Dictionary

We know that one DIC format is MindReader Dictionary. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

SMDIC Dictionary

We know that one DIC format is SMDIC Dictionary. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

SpellGuard Dictionary

We know that one DIC format is SpellGuard Dictionary. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

XDict Dictionary

We know that one DIC format is XDict Dictionary. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of DIC files. Remember, different programs may use DIC files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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