File Extension Library


.DCS File Extension

  • Developer by: Quark Software
  • Category: Vector Image Files

What are .DCS files and how to open them?

Can't open .DCS file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .DCS file.

What is a .DCS file extension?

.DCS file extension is created by Quark Software. .DCS has been classified as Vector Image Files.

.DCS is Desktop Color Separation File

Color-separated .EPS file; often saved as a collection of files, one for each color; the individual files are used as "plates" for printing individual colors of an image; allows colors to be separated properly before being sent to the printer.

The DCS format was created by Quark, but is also supported by several Adobe applications.

List of all softwares that can open the Desktop Color Separation File
Windows
QuarkXpress
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
Adobe Illustrator CC 2019
Adobe InDesign CC 2019
Mac
QuarkXpress
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
Adobe Illustrator CC 2019
Adobe InDesign CC 2019

How to fix problems with .DCS files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .DCS files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .DCS file format
  2. You need to check the .DCS file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)