Tips to open DCP file

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

DCP file extension

File Name Adobe DNG Camera Profile
File Developer Adobe Systems
File Category Settings Files

The DCP file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DCP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DCP file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is DCP file?

The file in the DCP format belongs to the Settings Files category. The author of this format is Adobe Systems. Additionally, the Settings Files category contains 1305 of other files. Adobe DNG Camera Profile is most often found on 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Adobe Photoshop. This was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. Alternatively, you can use 3 other programs. The Adobe DNG Profile Editor programs will also handle the file when the Adobe Photoshop program does not fulfill its role.

How to open DCP file?

The most common problem when using Adobe DNG Camera Profile is that a specific DCP is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that DCP files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DCP 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 Adobe Photoshop

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Adobe Photoshop is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Adobe Photoshop 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 DCP files.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe Photoshop with DCP files

If, despite the installed application, the DCP file does not start in the Adobe Photoshop application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the DCP file with the Adobe Photoshop application.

Step 3. Update Adobe Photoshop to the latest version

If, however, after binding Adobe Photoshop with Adobe DNG Camera Profile there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Adobe Systems Incorporated website or update the program from the application.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to DCP files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our DCP file. However, remember that not every infected DCP file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the DCP 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair DCP file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Adobe Systems help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted DCP files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the DCP file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the DCP file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.