Open DCT files with File Viewer Plus
Do you need to open a DCT file?
File Viewer Plus can open DCT (Electronic Arts DCT Video) files. It provides various playback features and allows you to inspect the metadata of the file. You can also convert DCT videos to MP4 videos at various resolutions and bitrates.
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What is a .DCT file?
DCT files are video files saved in the Electronic Arts DCT format, which stores compressed video and audio data used in certain older Electronic Arts games and multimedia titles. The format was designed for playback of in-game cinematics and animated sequences on 1990s-era PC hardware, combining video and sound in a single file optimized for efficient performance.
You may encounter DCT files when exploring classic Electronic Arts game files, extracting cinematic assets from older titles, or working with archived PC game collections. File Viewer Plus can play DCT files and convert them to MP4, enabling playback on a broader range of devices and media applications.
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