NCT files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Now Contact File
General Information
| Title | NCT File Extension |
| Extension | .nct |
| Full Form | Now Contact Template |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | Now Software |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store templates |
| Additional Functions | Contact management |
| Features | Custom fields, Layouts |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured data |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With software |
Use Cases
| Contact Management | Yes |
| Template Creation | Yes |
| Data Import/Export | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Limited |
| Best Practices | Backup files |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Discontinued |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ncd, .nctemplate |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Now Contact |
Discontinued | Mac |
 Third-party utilities |
Varies | Varies |
Type 2: Nero CoverDesigner Template
General Information
| Title | NCT File Extension |
| Extension | .nct |
| Full Form | Nero CoverDesigner Template |
| File Type | Disk Label Template File |
| Developer | Nero AG |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store design templates |
| Additional Functions | Facilitate repeated designs |
| Features | Predefined layout, Editable elements |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High resolution |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| CD/DVD Covers | Yes |
| Booklets | Yes |
| Inlays | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low risk |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Safe sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Circa 1997 |
| Associated with | Nero Multimedia Suite |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ncd, .nrd, .nce |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Nero CoverDesigner |
Commercial | Windows |