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Basic information about CBN file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CBN（*.CBN or *.cbn）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the CBN file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the CBN file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CBN file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CBN file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CBN file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CBN file?
  • How to open a CBN file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CBN file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CBN file?
  • How to convert CBN files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CBN file format?


1.Detail information about CBN file extension: PaperMaster Cabinet

File type PaperMaster Cabinet Category Misc Files
Developer j2 Global Communications, Inc. File format N/A
Description CBN file is a PaperMaster Cabinet developed by j2 Global Communications, Inc.. CBN filename suffix is mostly used for PaperMaster Cabinet files. j2 Global Communications, Inc. defined the PaperMaster Cabinet format standard. CBN file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with CBN extension are categorized as Various Files files. The Various Files subset comprises 3591 various file formats. The software recommended for managing CBN files is PaperMaster. Software named PaperMaster was created by j2 Global Communications, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and CBN files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CBN files

Windows		 PaperMaster



Can't open a CBN file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.CBN”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the CBN extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support CBN file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of CBN files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a CBN file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CBN file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a CBN file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the CBN file is damaged.
  • Whether the CBN file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the CBN file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the CBN file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the CBN file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a CBN file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a CBN file.

If the CBN file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.