File Extension Database

Open CPC File

A CPC extension file is a bitmap image compressed using the Cartesian Perspective Compression algorithm, hence the acronym CPC.

What is the Cartesian Perceptual Compression algorithm?

It refers to a coding procedure that aims to represent a certain amount of information using a smaller amount of it, making an exact reconstruction of the original data impossible.

This is because instead of saving an exact copy, only an approximation is saved.

This approach takes advantage of the limitations of human perception to hide the distortion introduced.

The compression method, therefore, used for CPC files is lossy, but the output file size is typically 20 to 50 times smaller than TIFF files.

This CPC format is designed to compress 1-bit raster images, such as black-and-white photographs and line art.

CPC is often used to compress monochrome designs, legal documents, and other types of scanned text files.

View a CPC file

The CPC View browser plugin can be used to open and view CPC files within a web browser, eg Chrome.

As they are image files, CPC files can also be converted to other more common formats, such as JPG, PNG, and more.

Software packages available and compatible with a CPC file

How Can I Open CPC File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CPC file is to find a CPC file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CPC file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open CPC file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as CPC file opener then try to search online for "CPC viewer", "application to open CPC file" or "open CPC file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CPC file

How Can I Open CPC File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CPC file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CPC file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with CPC file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CPC file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CPC file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CPC file then try to search for "CPC viewer", "application to open CPC file" or "read CPC file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CPC file

How Can I Open CPC File on Android

If you downloaded a CPC file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded CPC file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "CPC".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "CPC viewer", "CPC file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open CPC File on iPhone or iPad

To open CPC File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the CPC file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "CPC". This way you can find apps which can open CPC files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "CPC viewer" or "CPC file" online in your favorite search engine.

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