File Extension Database

Open PIC File

PIC extension files are files that can acquire various formats, some of them we will see below:

Generic Picture File

In this first case, the PIC extension file is a bitmap image created by IBM Lotus.

About IBM Lotus

IBM Lotus, now called Notes is an email and collaboration client/server software package developed by Lotus Software, which is a subsidiary of IBM.

Houdini Raster Image

In this second case, like the previous one, the PIC file is a deep raster image created by Houdini, a 3D modeling and animation application.

About Houdini

Houdini is an application used for 3D animation, developed by SideFX, taken and adapted from the PRISMS suite of procedural generation software tools.

Procedural tools are used to produce different effects such as complex reflections, animations, and particle systems.

The PIC file stores an encoded image, including the colors, the color map, and the size of the image.

The PIC file supports any number of planes per pixel, and stores images that can be included with 3D scenes.

The PIC format is proprietary and is the native format used for internal Deep Raster images saved with Houdini, therefore opening them manually is not recommended.

QuickTime PICT Image

For this section, a PIC file is an image generated by Apple QuickTime or the Apple QuickDraw API.

About QuickTime

QuickTime is an extensible multimedia framework or suite developed by Apple Inc., which is capable of handling various digital video formats, that is, images, and, of course, sound.

The PIC file contains a raster graphic stored in the .PICT format, however they are different formats.

The PIC file is used to store screenshots or other frames.

Software to open and work with a PIC file

Due to the variety of types of formats that a PIC extension file can take, it is necessary to make sure of the type of format that you have at hand, and then choose the most suitable software package, according to the following list:

Typical PIC application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\PictureViewer.exe "%1"

Typical PIC mime types:

image/pict

Frequently used application names to open PIC files:

QuickTime

Frequently associated Windows objects:

QuickTime.pic

How Can I Open PIC File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PIC file is to find a PIC file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PIC 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 PIC 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 PIC file opener then try to search online for "PIC viewer", "application to open PIC file" or "open PIC file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PIC file

How Can I Open PIC File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PIC file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PIC 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 PIC file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PIC file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PIC file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PIC file then try to search for "PIC viewer", "application to open PIC file" or "read PIC file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PIC file

How Can I Open PIC File on Android

If you downloaded a PIC 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 PIC 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 "PIC".
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 "PIC viewer", "PIC 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 PIC File on iPhone or iPad

To open PIC 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 PIC 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 "PIC". This way you can find apps which can open PIC 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 "PIC viewer" or "PIC file" online in your favorite search engine.

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