Tips to open CPC file

Can't open the CPC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CPC files as well as a list of programs that support CPC files.

CPC file extension

File Name CPC Compressed Image Format
File Developer Cartesian Products
File Category Raster Image Files

The CPC file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CPC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CPC file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is CPC file?

The CPC file has been categorized as Raster Image Files. It was designed by Cartesian Products. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. CPC Compressed Image Format is supported by 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is Safari. This was created by Apple, Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 6 other programs. The Mozilla Firefox, LizardTech Document Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer, CPC Lite programs will also handle the file when the Safari program does not fulfill its role.

How to open CPC file?

An often recurring problem with CPC Compressed Image Format is that CPC is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open CPC, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CPC file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Safari

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Safari is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Safari into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support CPC files.

Step 2. Create association of Safari with CPC files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the CPC file to open in the Safari application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the CPC file with the Safari application.

Step 3. Update Safari to the latest version

If, however, after binding Safari with CPC Compressed Image Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Apple, Inc. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CPC file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the CPC file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file CPC or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected CPC files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the CPC file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged CPC files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Cartesian Products, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file CPC except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the CPC file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the CPC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.