CPC File Extension
CPC Compressed Image Format
- File Type cpc
- Developer Cartesian Products
- Popularity
- Application CPC Lite
- Category Graphics Files
What is a CPC file?
CPC Compressed Image Format, identified by the CPC extension, is a Graphics Files type and includes 556 files.
With the creation of the CPC Compressed Image Format (CPC), Cartesian Products introduced file format along with programs built for their use.
CPC files are supported by Mac OS, Windows and Linux. You can open a CPC file using one of 4 programs, for example Firefox, CPC Lite and Safari.
MIME types
- image/x-cpi
- image/cpi
File Signature
HEX code: 43 50 43 B2. ASCII code: CPC.
Programs that support CPC files
How to open a CPC file?
The most common reason why a CPC file cannot be opened is the absence of required software. To fix this, select a compatible program from the list. Then visit the official developer website via the provided link, download the program, and install it on your system.
The most popular programs for working with CPC files are Firefox, CPC Lite and Safari. To get the latest version of CPC Lite, open the Cartesian Products website where a universal installer for all operating systems is available.
Once setup is done, your operating system should assign CPC Lite as the default app for CPC files.
Make CPC Lite the default CPC viewer
Changing the default program in Windows
- Start by right-clicking on your CPC file and selecting the "Open With" option. From there, click "Choose another app" to continue;
- Inside the popup window, scroll through the list of applications and specifically choose CPC Lite as the application to associate with your CPC file;
- Check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK".
Change the default app to open files on Mac
- Right click or use Control + Left Click on the desired CPC file to access a dropdown menu of actions;
- Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
- Scroll down to the bottom of the window, where you will find the "Enable" menu. Default, "Recommended Programs" will be selected;
- In this menu, choose "All Programs" and navigate to CPC Lite. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default program.
Finding answers to CPC file problems
If you encounter issues with CPC files, don’t worry—most can be fixed with minor software adjustments. Refer to the troubleshooting tips below.
What are the signs that my CPC file is damaged?
Corrupted CPC graphics files may have one or more of the following symptoms:
- Opening or processing the file in CPC Lite or other programs causes instability or crashes in the program;
- The file shows errors when trying to open it or does not open completely;
- Unexpected expansion of the total size of the CPC file;
- Working with the file triggers the display of error messages;
Why does CPC Lite quit or crash unexpectedly?
CPC Lite crashes can be attributed to outdated software. Make sure you have installed the latest updates for Cartesian Products products.
A computer restart is often the key to solving numerous common problems. That’s why, it is recommended to restart the computer before making any changes to the software settings.
What methods can be used to repair a damaged CPC file?
Use a recovery program to open the damaged CPC file and navigate to the "Repair" menu item. Wait for the recovery process to finish, as it will automatically repair damaged graphics files.