Tips to open DCIM file
Can't open the DCIM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DCIM files as well as a list of programs that support DCIM files.
DCIM file extension
| File Name |
Digital Imaging And Communications In Medicine Image Format |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The DCIM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DCIM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DCIM file on each system platform.
What is DCIM file?
The file in the DCIM format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. Digital Imaging And Communications In Medicine Image Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The XnView MP application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.
How to open DCIM file?
The most common problem when using Digital Imaging And Communications In Medicine Image Format is that a specific DCIM is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that DCIM files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DCIM 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 XnView MP
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that XnView MP is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing XnView MP into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support DCIM files.
Programs to open DCIM file
Remember to download programs supporting DCIM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView MP with DCIM files
If, despite the installed application, the DCIM file does not start in the XnView MP application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the DCIM file with the XnView MP program.
Step 3. Update XnView MP to the latest version
If, however, after binding XnView MP with Digital Imaging And Communications In Medicine Image Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DCIM file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the DCIM file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file DCIM or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected DCIM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the DCIM files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DCIM file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file DCIM 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.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the DCIM file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file DCIM to close. However, some background programs may block the DCIM file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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