File extension .DPX
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Moving Picture Exchange Bitmap Format | SMPTE | Raster Image Files |
The DPX (Digital Picture Exchange) file extension is a digital image file format used to exchange digital files between different applications and operating systems. This file type is popular in the fields of photography, cinematography, and video engineering. It is currently used in computer-generated animation and special effects productions.
The DPX image format was created by Kodak and released in 1986 and became the first widely adopted file format for digital intermediate applications. Since then, several other graphics-related applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Apple QuickTime, AVID Media Composer, and Final Cut Pro have added support for this particular file format. DPX files are especially popular in the motion picture industry since they can store both traditional RGB pixel information and additional metadata.
Technical Specs
The DPX format contains a header block, which is composed of several subsections that provide critical information about the image size, orientation, resolution, and colorimetry. These subsections are comprised of the following components: Image Identification, DeviceMeasurement, Film Footage Information. Users can control bit depth upon export or compression with 8-bit or 10-bit integer, 16-bit or 32-bit half float, or 64-bit or 32-bit float options available. The DPX file format typically ends with the “.dpx” suffix.
Similar File Extensions
Common similar file extensions to DPX include EXR, .CIN, SXR, .TXR, and .IFF.
Programs for WINDOWS system
Programs for MAC system
Programs for LINUX system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .DPX) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .DPX extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .DPX file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .DPX extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .DPX extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .DPX file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .DPX file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .DPX file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .DPX file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .DPX file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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