Adobe Photoshop for Mac palette file
File type: Various data file
The .8bct file is a palette file associated with Adobe Photoshop for Mac. It contains palette data used by the application.
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: September 28, 2026
The 8BCT format is a palette format used by Adobe Photoshop for Mac, Adobe's image-editing software. An 8bct file stores palette data for use within Photoshop.
This is a Mac-specific format associated with Photoshop running on Mac OS X or macOS.
Open the 8bct file with Adobe Photoshop for Mac. It is intended to be loaded through Photoshop's palette or swatches functions rather than opened as an independent document.
If a compatible version of Adobe Photoshop can load the file, use its palette or swatches commands to recreate or export the colors in a format supported by the target version.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving 8bct files:
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
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