Properties of PIC Files and How to Open a File with .pic Extension

PIC files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Generic Picture File

Here are some attempts to edit the text as requested: Attempt 1: PIC file format includes bitmap images. Created by IBM Lotus applications. Should not confuse with PICT format. PIC is native for Houd...

Here are some attempts to edit the text as requested:

Attempt 1:
PIC file format includes bitmap images. Created by IBM Lotus applications. Should not confuse with PICT format. PIC is native for Houdini internal images. PIC files open in unusual apps or no program assigned. Install Apple Preview first. Then install app supports PIC files. Corel PaintShop Pro 2019 supports PIC on Windows. Preview utilizes PIC files on macOS. Mainly seen from China Windows 10 Chrome users. PIC is old raster graphics format from 1990s Microsoft Paint app. Similar to JPG and PNG formats today. Can store size, shape, colors, resolution.

Attempt 2:
What PIC file? Bitmap image. By IBM Lotus and more. Not PICT format. Open 400+ files with File Viewer Plus. Free Download. Houdini native format for images. Apps open or reference PIC files. Install Apple Preview first. Main problem files open unusual apps. Fix by doubleclick PIC icon. If OS has app and association file opens. Step 1 Install Preview if not exists. PIC file extension has 3 types seen as Generic Picture. Open in 5 programs with ACD Systems major one. Categorized as Raster Images. View on Windows, Mac, Linux. Supported desktop and mobile. Not very common on disks. Want learn more on PIC files and opening software see below.

Attempt 3:
The PIC format includes proprietary bitmap images created by IBM Lotus and other apps, not confused with PICT. File Viewer Plus opens 400+ formats. Free Download. PIC is native Houdini deep raster format. Apps open or reference PIC files. The main PIC file problem is incorrect app associations, fixed by doubleclicking the icon if the OS has an associated app. Step 1 Install Apple Preview if needed. PIC has 3 file types seen as Generic Picture, opened by 5 programs including ACD Systems. PICs are Raster Images viewed on Windows, Mac, Linux, desktop and mobile though not very common. Learn more on PIC files and opening software below.

General Information

Title	PIC File Extension
Extension	.pic
Full Form	Generic Picture File
File Type	Image File
Developer	Various
MIME Type	image/x-pict

File Function

Primary Function	Store image
Additional Functions	Display, Exchange
Features	Pixel-based, Raster graphics

File Characteristics

Quality	Varies
Supports Layers	No
Supports Transparency	Depends
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

Graphic Design	Yes
Digital Art	Yes
Photo Editing	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Low
Best Practices	Scan for viruses, Update software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	Depends on software
Latest Version	Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.bmp, .jpg, .png, .tif

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Adobe Photoshop	Paid	Windows, Mac
GIMP	Free	Windows, Mac, Linux
XnView	Free	Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Houdini Raster Image

General Information

Title	PIC File Extension
Extension	.pic
Full Form	Houdini Raster Image File
File Type	Raster Image File
Developer	SideFX
MIME Type	image/x-pic

File Function

Primary Function	Store image data
Additional Functions	Visualization, Rendering
Features	High-quality, 3D graphics

File Characteristics

Quality	High resolution
Supports Layers	Yes
Supports Transparency	Yes
Editable	With software

Use Cases

Visual Effects	Yes
Game Development	Yes
Film Production	Yes
3D Animation	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Low
Best Practices	Regular updates, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	Depends on Houdini version
Latest Version	Depends on latest Houdini

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.bgeo, .hip, .geo

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
SideFX Houdini	Paid, Free Apprentice version	Windows, macOS, Linux
Other Compatible Software	Varies	Varies

Type 3: Pictor Paint Image

General Information

Title	Pictor Paint Image
Extension	.pic
Full Form	Pictor Paint Image
File Type	Raster Image File
Developer	Pictor
MIME Type	image/x-pictor

File Function

Primary Function	Store image
Additional Functions	Display bitmap graphics
Features	Pixel-based, Lossless

File Characteristics

Quality	Dependent on resolution
Supports Layers	No
Supports Transparency	Depends on version
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

Digital Painting	Yes
Graphic Design	Yes
Web Graphics	Possible

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Low risk
Best Practices	Regular updates, Scan for malware

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	1980s
Latest Version	Dependent on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.bmp, .png, .jpg

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
CorelDRAW	Paid	Windows, Mac
XnView	Free	Windows, Mac, Linux
ACDSee	Paid	Windows, Mac

Type 4: QuickDraw Picture

The PIC file extension has three file types seen as the Generic Picture File format. Five programs can open PIC files, with the ACD Systems ACDSee software being the dominant related application. PIC ...

General Information

Title	PIC File Extension
Extension	.pic
Full Form	QuickDraw Picture File
File Type	Graphics File
Developer	Apple Inc.
MIME Type	image/x-pict

File Function

Primary Function	Store images
Additional Functions	Support drawing instructions
Features	Vector, Bitmap graphics

File Characteristics

Quality	Resolution-dependent
Supports Layers	No
Supports Transparency	Yes
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

Digital Art	Yes
Desktop Publishing	Yes
Graphic Design	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Low risk
Best Practices	Regular updates, Safe sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	1984
Latest Version	QuickDraw (Discontinued)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.pict, .pct, .qif

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Preview (macOS)	Free	Mac
Adobe Illustrator	Subscription	Windows, Mac
QuickTime PictureViewer	Free	Windows, Mac