DTF File Documentation


Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .dtf
Type of Format Thumbnail database file
Primary Association ACDSee Photo Studio
File Content Thumbnails for faster browsing
Compression Yes, proprietary
Encryption Possible, proprietary
Versioning Multiple versions depending on ACDSee release
Usability Caching thumbnails for quick image browsing
Main Purpose Enhance image loading times in ACDSee
File Location Varies, depending on user settings and operating system
Backup Recommendation Low, can be regenerated
Compatibility ACDSee Software
Editable No, proprietary format
Default Location C:Users[username]AppDataLocalACD Systems
Manual Creation Not supported
Recovery Importance Low, as the file can be auto-regenerated by ACDSee
MIME Type Not standardized
Open Standards No, proprietary to ACD Systems
Distribution Normally, not distributed; specific to user's installation
Software to Open ACDSee software products
Significance for Users Improves user experience by providing faster image previews