What is ZDCT? ZDCT is used as the file extension for Adobe Localization files. .ZDCT files are text files that can be opened by text editors. See the sample .ZDCT file included below.

File Extension: .ZDCT

MIME Type: text/plain

File Content: Adobe Localization File

.ZDCT files are Adobe Localization files which contains localization text strings for specific languages. .ZDCT files are used by Adobe applications like, Illustrator, After Effects, Photoshop Elements, Captivate, Dreamweaver, etc. Here is a sample .ZDCT Adobe Localization file file, AMT.zdct, used by Adobe Illustrator:

"$$$/amt/menu/licensing=Activation"
"$$$/amt/menu/activate=Activate..."
"$$$/amt/menu/deactivate=Return Activation..."
"$$$/amt/menu/not_validated=License not validated"
"$$$/amt/menu/activate_not_validated=Activate..."
"$$$/amt/menu/return_not_validated=Deactivate..."
"$$$/amt/menu/activate_not_validated_volume=Download eLicense..."
"$$$/amt/menu/return_not_validated_volume=Return eLicense..."
"$$$/amt/menu/registration=Product Registration..."
"$$$/amt/menu/extendedprofile=Complete/Update Adobe ID Profile..."
"$$$/amt/menu/updates=Updates..."
"$$$/amt/menu/serialize=Enter Serial Number..."
...

.ZDCT Adobe Localization File file sample: Click sample.zdct to download.

Since .ZDCT text files are in text format, you can use any XML editor to create or modify them. No special software is needed.

For for information on Adobe applications, see links below:

• Adobe Web site.