.DCT File Extension

Dictionary File

Developer N/A
Popularity
4.2  |  13 Votes
 

What is a DCT file?

Data file used by various dictionary, translation, or word processing applications; typically contains a list of words and may also include definition or translation information; often used for spell-checking and may be available in different languages.

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Programs that open or reference DCT files

Windows
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Dictation Audio File

Developer NCH Software
Popularity
4.0  |  4 Votes
 

Variable codec audio format designed for dictation (recording human speech); includes a dictation header and can be encrypted, which may be required by medical confidentiality laws.

Programs that open DCT files

Visual FoxPro Database Memo

Developer Microsoft
Popularity
2.0  |  2 Votes
 

A DCT file contains textual notes or memos developers have added regarding a Microsoft Visual FoxPro Database (.DBC file). It stores additional information or comments about the structure or content of the database, which can be helpful for documentation purposes or developers working with the data. DCT files are saved alongside DBC database files.

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NOTE: The last version of Visual FoxPro was 9.0, which Microsoft published in 2007.

Programs that open DCT files

AutoCAD Dictionary File

Developer Autodesk
Popularity
2.0  |  2 Votes
 

Word dictionary used by AutoCAD, a CAD productivity application; stores a list of words used by the spell checker for identifying misspelled words; can be extended with custom user dictionaries, which are stored in .CUS files.

Programs that open or reference DCT files

Windows

DeSmuME ROM Cheats File

Developer DeSmuME
Popularity
2.0  |  1 Vote
 

Cheats file used by DeSmuME, a Nintendo DS (NDS) emulator; contains cheats, such as infinite health, infinite armor, infinite ammo, extra lives, unlocked weapons, extra points, and secret levels, for NDS games that can be emulated by DeSmuME.

Programs that open DCT files

Windows
Mac
Linux

Electronic Arts DCT Video

Developer Electronic Arts
Popularity
2.0  |  1 Vote
 

A DCT file may also be a video used by some Electronic Arts video games, including Need for Speed II. It contains a movie played within the game. DCT files are quite uncommon, so most popular media players cannot play them.

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Screenshot of a .dct file in VLC media player
DCT file open in VLC media player

Need for Speed II was the second game released as part of Electronic Arts' Need for Speed franchise. It allowed players to race a number of exotic cars on racetracks located around the world. EA released Need for Speed II in 1997 and has since released over 20 additional Need for Speed games.

DCT movies feature real-life footage of cars that players can unlock within Need for Speed II. Players could watch these movies while learning more about the cars they'd acquired.

How to open a DCT file

Because DCT files are so uncommon, most popular media players cannot play them. However, you can play DCT files in VLC media player, and you can convert them to a more usable video format using FFmpeg.

Programs that open DCT files

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