File Extension Database

Open PIC File

PIC extension files are files that can acquire various formats, some of them we will see below:

Generic Picture File

In this first case, the PIC extension file is a bitmap image created by IBM Lotus.

About IBM Lotus

IBM Lotus, now called Notes is an email and collaboration client/server software package developed by Lotus Software, which is a subsidiary of IBM.

Houdini Raster Image

In this second case, like the previous one, the PIC file is a deep raster image created by Houdini, a 3D modeling and animation application.

About Houdini

Houdini is an application used for 3D animation, developed by SideFX, taken and adapted from the PRISMS suite of procedural generation software tools.

Procedural tools are used to produce different effects such as complex reflections, animations, and particle systems.

The PIC file stores an encoded image, including the colors, the color map, and the size of the image.

The PIC file supports any number of planes per pixel, and stores images that can be included with 3D scenes.

The PIC format is proprietary and is the native format used for internal Deep Raster images saved with Houdini, therefore opening them manually is not recommended.

QuickTime PICT Image

For this section, a PIC file is an image generated by Apple QuickTime or the Apple QuickDraw API.

About QuickTime

QuickTime is an extensible multimedia framework or suite developed by Apple Inc., which is capable of handling various digital video formats, that is, images, and, of course, sound.

The PIC file contains a raster graphic stored in the .PICT format, however they are different formats.

The PIC file is used to store screenshots or other frames.

Software to open and work with a PIC file

Due to the variety of types of formats that a PIC extension file can take, it is necessary to make sure of the type of format that you have at hand, and then choose the most suitable software package, according to the following list:

Typical PIC application file locations:

  • C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\PictureViewer.exe "%1"

Typical PIC mime types:

  • image/pict

Frequently used application names to open PIC files:

  • QuickTime

Frequently associated Windows objects:

  • QuickTime.pic

How Can I Open PIC File on Windows

How Can I Open PIC File on Mac OS

How Can I Open PIC File on Android

If you downloaded a PIC file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

How to Open PIC File on iPhone or iPad

To open PIC File on iOS device follow steps below:

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