.DPX File Extension

DPX files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Digital Picture Exchange File

General Information

Title DPX File Extension
Extension .dpx
Full Form Digital Picture Exchange File
File Type Image File
Developer Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)
MIME Type image/x-dpx

File Function

Primary Function Store bitmap images
Additional Functions Film industry standard, Digital Intermediate

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Film Editing Yes
Visual Effects Yes
Archiving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1994
Latest Version SMPTE 268M-2003

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .tiff, .exr

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Photoshop Subscription Windows, Mac
Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Free, Paid Windows, Mac, Linux
Autodesk Flame Subscription Mac

Type 2: DrawPlus Template

DPX file is a template for vector images to create drawings from the same point. Creator: Serif DrawPlus. Use: Vector images. Compatible software: Windows Serif DrawPlus. To open DPX files, Windows ...

General Information

Title DPX File Extension
Extension .dpx
Full Form DrawPlus Template File
File Type Vector Image File Template
Developer Serif
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store template
Additional Functions Preserve design elements, Maintain layout
Features Vector-based, Reusable

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Graphic Design Yes
Branding Materials Yes
Template Creation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version DrawPlus X8 (2015)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .spp, .svg, .ai

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Serif DrawPlus Commercial Windows
Affinity Designer Commercial Windows, Mac

Type 3: VASCO DIGIPASS File

A DPX file contains a raster image saved in the Digital Picture Exchange format. This format transfers film images to digital without losing quality. DPX files usually have a series of still images. K...

General Information

Title DPX File Extension
Extension .dpx
Full Form VASCO DIGIPASS File
File Type Data File
Developer VASCO Data Security International, Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store credentials
Additional Functions Secure authentication, Two-factor authentication data

File Characteristics

Quality Secure, Encrypted
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Banking Yes
Online Services Yes
Corporate Security Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Limited, Encrypted
Best Practices Secure storage, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Not specified
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .otp, .pskc, .sdtid

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
DIGIPASS App Proprietary iOS, Android
MyDIGIPASS.COM Proprietary Web-based
IDENTIKEY Authentication Server Proprietary Server-based