DCT files exist as 6 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Dictionary File
General Information
| Title | DCT File Extension |
| Extension | .dct |
| Full Form | Dictionary File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | Varies |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store data |
| Additional Functions | Lookup, Reference |
| Features | Key-value pairs, Language support |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High reliability |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With software |
Use Cases
| Text Editing | Yes |
| Spell Checking | Yes |
| Language Translation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies |
| Latest Version | Varies |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dic, .aff, .lex |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe InDesign |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |
 ABBYY FineReader |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
| Corel WordPerfect |
Paid | Windows |
Type 2: Dictation Audio File
Audio files include compressed and uncompressed formats. These contain waveform data playable with software. This category also has MIDI files, scores, and project files lacking audio. Common extensio...
General Information
| Title | DCT File Extension |
| Extension | .dct |
| Full Form | Dictation Audio File |
| File Type | Audio File |
| Developer | NCH Software |
| MIME Type | audio/x-dct |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store dictation |
| Additional Functions | Transcription assistance |
| Features | High compression, Encrypted option |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Variable bitrate |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes, with software |
Use Cases
| Medical Transcription | Yes |
| Legal Proceedings | Yes |
| Journalism | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Interception risk |
| Best Practices | Encryption, Secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Depends on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .wav, .mp3, .wma |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Express Scribe |
Free, Paid versions | Windows, Mac |
| Express Dictate |
Free trial, Paid | Windows, Mac |
Type 3: FoxPro Database Memo
FoxPro has spread data across files. FoxPro files fall into categories: Plain text. Data in dbf files. Binary data in FoxPro formats. You have memo fields. You should have DBF, FPT, CDX files. FPT fil...
General Information
| Title | DCT File Extension |
| Extension | .dct |
| Full Form | Database Container Memo |
| File Type | Database File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/x-dct |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store memo fields |
| Additional Functions | Support database structure |
| Features | Binary format, Variable-length |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High integrity |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | With appropriate software |
Use Cases
| Database Management | Yes |
| Data Import/Export | Yes |
| Reporting | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data corruption |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Access control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Latest Version | Visual FoxPro 9 (2004) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dbf, .fpt, .cdx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual FoxPro |
Commercial | Windows |
| dBASE |
Commercial | Windows |
Type 4: AutoCAD Dictionary File
General Information
| Title | DCT File Extension |
| Extension | .dct |
| Full Form | AutoCAD Dictionary File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | Autodesk, Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store dictionaries |
| Additional Functions | Manage data |
| Features | Key-value pairs, Customizable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| CAD Designing | Yes |
| Data Management | Yes |
| Customization | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1982 |
| Latest Version | AutoCAD 2023 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dwg, .dxf, .dwt, .dxb |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 AutoCAD |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
| AutoCAD LT |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
Type 5: DeSmuME ROM Cheats File
We can view, edit, convert DCT files without installing anything. Click links to see complete details for each feature. A .dct file stores cheats for games. DeSmuME, a Nintendo DS emulator, uses .dct ...
General Information
| Title | .DCT File Extension |
| Extension | .dct |
| Full Form | DeSmuME ROM Cheats File |
| File Type | Game Cheat File |
| Developer | DeSmuME Team |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store cheats |
| Additional Functions | Enable game modifications |
| Features | Text-based, Encoded |
File Characteristics
| Quality | N/A |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes, with text editor |
Use Cases
| Gameplay Enhancement | Yes |
| Debugging Games | Yes |
| Software Testing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Cheating, Game modification |
| Best Practices | Verify source, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Circa 2006 |
| Latest Version | Depends on DeSmuME version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dst, .ds, .sav |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| DeSmuME |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 6: Electronic Arts DCT Video
Electronic Arts develops video games. The company uses multimedia formats in its games. The formats have blocks. The blocks have a type and size. The blocks also have a payload. Multi-byte numbers hav...
General Information
| Title | DCT File Extension |
| Extension | .dct |
| Full Form | Electronic Arts DCT Video |
| File Type | Video File |
| Developer | Electronic Arts |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Video playback |
| Additional Functions | Game asset |
| Features | Video encoding |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Game specific |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Video Games | Yes |
| Multimedia Playback | Limited |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Keep updated |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1990s |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .vp6, .bik, .smk |
