DNC file: How can I open a .DNC file?
The table below provides useful information about the .dnc file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .dnc file?
- What program do I need to open a .dnc file?
- How can the .dnc file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .dnc files to another format?
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✅ Windows Dancer Data

The DNC file is a Windows Dancer Data. Microsoft Windows Dancer is a feature of the earlier versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system. The Windows Dancer program is typically used in conjunction with software applications such as Windows Media Player, when music is playing in the background; a dancer appears on the Windows desktop when the Windows Dancer software is running.
✅ DANCE Database

The DNC file is a DANCE Database. DANCE - the a dance patterns database is a windows program for working with dance moves.
⚠ Be careful with .dnc files.
It's important to know that the .dnc file extension can be used by various programs, not just the ones you expect. This includes potentially harmful software or malware that might create .dnc files. Be cautious when dealing with .dnc files from unknown sources.
🚫 The .dnc file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
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🔴 Can't open a .dnc file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
Select an app to open this .dnc file
It means that the operating system does not have a default app associated with the .dnc file type. To resolve this issue and open the file, you can take the following steps:
- Right-click on the .dnc file. A context menu will appear.
- From the context menu, select Open with. Windows will display a list of recommended apps.
- If the desired app is listed, select it from the provided options.
- If you cannot find the appropriate app, you may need to install software that supports the specific file type.
If you don't know how to change the default app for the .dnc file, check the FAQ.
🔴 Can I change the extension of files?
Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. The extension of a file serves as a hint to the operating system and various software programs about the type of data contained within the file. When you alter a file's extension, you essentially modify how software applications interpret and handle that file. Every file has a specific format, also known as its file type or file format. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.
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