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Open DCX File
The DCX file extension has various format applications, some of them are described below.
Zsoft Multi-Page Paintbrush File
In this application, the DCX file is a multi-page image file created by various imaging programs, especially PhotoShop.
About Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is a raster graphics editor developed and published by Adobe Inc. It is currently an industry standard not only in raster graphics editing, but in digital art in general.
The DCX file contains a small header that identifies the file, followed by a sequence of files with the PCX; extension.
The DCX file extension, for this use, is commonly used to create digital fax files.
FoxPro Database Index
In this use case, the DCX file is an index used by a FoxPro database, with features to improve the efficiency of searching and sorting items in the database.
About FoxPro
FoxPro was a text-based, object-oriented, procedure-oriented programming language and database management system (DBMS), FoxPro was originally published by Fox Software which was later acquired by Microsoft.
The DCX file is not designed to be manually opened or viewed by users.
FAXserve Fax Document
In this application, DCX file is a fax format used by ACCPAC FAXserve, today known as Sage FAXserve, a program that can send, receive and send faxes from a computer.
In this case, the DCX file saves the images and text in a digital format that can be viewed by multiple fax programs.
Sage does not currently develop FaxServer software.
Software to open and work with a DCX file
- Adobe PhotoShop
- Microsoft FoxPro
- FaxServer (Unavailable)
How Can I Open DCX File on Windows
- We researched and learned that the best way to open DCX file is to find a DCX file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
- If a DCX 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 DCX 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 DCX file opener then try to search online for "DCX viewer", "application to open DCX file" or "open DCX file" queries in the search engine you like.
- Install the application you found and check if it can open DCX file
How Can I Open DCX File on Mac OS
- We recommend to find a DCX file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
- If a DCX 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 DCX file.
- If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DCX file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DCX file in it.
- If you don't know the application which can open DCX file then try to search for "DCX viewer", "application to open DCX file" or "read DCX file" queries in the online search engine you like.
- Install the application you found and check if it can read DCX file
How Can I Open DCX File on Android
If you downloaded a DCX 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 DCX 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 "DCX".
- 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 "DCX viewer", "DCX 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 DCX File on iPhone or iPad
To open DCX 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 DCX 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 "DCX". This way you can find apps which can open DCX 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 "DCX viewer" or "DCX file" online in your favorite search engine.
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