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Basic information about CPP file

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

There are 4 file types using the CPP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CPP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CPP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CPP file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the CPP file?
How to open a CPP file?
What programs do I need to open a CPP file?
What programs help to create and edit a CPP file?
How to convert CPP files to another file format?
How to convert another files to CPP file format?

1.Detail information about CPP file extension: C++ Source Code File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert CPP files
File type	C++ Source Code File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	CPP file is a C++ Source Code File. A CPP file is a source code file written in C++, a popular programming language that adds features such as object-oriented programming to C. It may be a standalone program, containing all the code or one of many files referenced in a development project. CPP files must be compiled by a C++ compiler for the target platform before the code can be run.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 Microsoft Visual Studio Code Eclipse CDT Code::Blocks Embarcadero Technologies C++ Builder ES-Computing EditPlus BloodshedSoftware Dev-C++ Adobe ExtendScript CodeWarrior Development Studio Eclipse IDE Microsoft Windows NotePad NotePad++ Nvu PSPad
macOS	Apple Xcode Code::Blocks Eclipse CDT GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) MacroMates TextMate Freescale CodeWarrior Development Tools TextEdit
Linux	Eclipse CDT Code::Blocks GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) gedit GNU Emacs

2.Detail information about CPP file extension: CA-Cricket Presents Presentation File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert CPP files
File type	CA-Cricket Presents Presentation File	Category	Page Layout Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	CPP file is a CA-Cricket Presents Presentation File.

3.Detail information about CPP file extension: Maya OpenGL 3D Scene

Software programs that will open, edit or convert CPP files
File type	Maya OpenGL 3D Scene	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	CPP file is a Maya OpenGL 3D Scene.
Windows	Autodesk Maya

4.Detail information about CPP file extension: Apple Xcode Core C Program

Software programs that will open, edit or convert CPP files
File type	Apple Xcode Core C Program	Category	Executable Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	CPP file is a Apple Xcode Core C Program.
macOS	Xcode

Can't open a CPP 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.CPP”。

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 CPP extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the CPP 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.