DCS File Extension

DCS file extension is created by Quark Software, also known as Desktop Color Separation File. DCS has been classified as Vector Image Files. The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open DCS files in Quark QuarkXPress program.

Desktop Color Separation File Type

What is a DCS File Type?

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

Free online DCS Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .DCS (Desktop Color Separation File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to DCS, merge, split and compare the DCS files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

DCS Converter

Open DCS

Edit DCS

Compare DCS Files

Merge DCS Files

Split DCS Files

DCS Metadata Viewer

DCS Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Desktop Color Separation File .DCS File Extensions while opening the .DCS files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open DCS Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Desktop Color Separation File on your system such as Quark QuarkXPress.
2. Associate default Quark Quark QuarkXPress program for *.dcs (Desktop Color Separation File) files.
   
   

   Associate DCS Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.DCS (e.g example.dcs) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Quark Quark QuarkXPress program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .dcs files.
   
   

   Associate DCS Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.DCS (e.g example.dcs) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Quark Quark QuarkXPress program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Quark QuarkXPress extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related DCS File Extensions

DCS default file extension is .DCS and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for DCS File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the DCS files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open DCS File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Illustrator 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe InDesign 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Quark QuarkXPress 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Quark

Open DCS File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Illustrator 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe InDesign 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Quark QuarkXPress 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Quark

Open DCS file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Linux	Commercial	Adobe

Open DCS file on Web

Open DCS file on iOS

Open DCS file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About DCS - Desktop Color Separation File

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