DCD file extension. How to open and convert files with DCD file suffix

A dcd file extension is related to the Document Content Description facility for XML (abbreviated DCD) file format.

There are 5 other file types using
the DCD file extension!

.dcd - FORTRAN data

.dcd - DisCryptor encrypted database file

.dcd - DesignCAD technical drawing

.dcd - Dynamic-CD wizard project

.dcd - CHARMM data

DCD file extension - Document Content Description (XML) data

What is dcd file? How to open dcd files?

File type specification:

Text file type

Internet related file type

The dcd file extension is associated with the The Document Content Description facility for XML (abbreviated DCD) file format.

DCD is an RDF vocabulary designed for describing constraints to be applied to the structure and content of XML documents.

The .dcd file is stored in simple text file format and it is viewable in a text editor.

Updated: December 31, 2024

The default software associated to open dcd file:

Microsoft Edge

Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Edge is a web browser introduced in the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system. It's fast and built for modern web applications and presentations. It allows users to share, read, and discover the Internet.

Help how to open:

Use any text editor to view content of Document Content Description files.

How to convert:

Probably cannot be converted to other formats.

List of software applications associated to the .dcd file extension

Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open dcd file, edit dcd file, convert dcd file, view dcd file, play dcd file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

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Software that open dcd file - Document Content Description (XML) data

Programs supporting the exension dcd on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open dcd file action.

Microsoft Windows:

Main software associated with dcd file by default:
Microsoft Edge
Other suggested software:
NotePad++ text editor
Sublime Text

Apple macOS / Mac OS X:

Sublime Text for Mac

Linux/Unix:

Sublime Text for Linux

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