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Basic information about CONFLUENCE file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension CONFLUENCE（*.CONFLUENCE or *.confluence）, 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 CONFLUENCE file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about CONFLUENCE file extension: Eclipse Mylyn WikiText Confluence

File type Eclipse Mylyn WikiText Confluence Category Settings Files
Developer The Eclipse Foundation File format N/A
Description CONFLUENCE file is a Eclipse Mylyn WikiText Confluence developed by The Eclipse Foundation. CONFLUENCE filename suffix is mostly used for Eclipse Mylyn WikiText Confluence files. The Eclipse Foundation defined the Eclipse Mylyn WikiText Confluence format standard. CONFLUENCE file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with CONFLUENCE extension are categorized as Settings Files files. The Settings Files subset comprises 1087 various file formats. The most popular software that supports CONFLUENCE files is Eclipse. Eclipse software was developed by The Eclipse Foundation, and on its official website you may find more information about CONFLUENCE files or the Eclipse software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CONFLUENCE files

Windows		 Eclipse



Can't open a CONFLUENCE 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.CONFLUENCE”。

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 CONFLUENCE extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support CONFLUENCE 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 CONFLUENCE 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 CONFLUENCE file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a CONFLUENCE 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 CONFLUENCE file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the CONFLUENCE 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.