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Basic information about CAF file

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

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

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

1.Detail information about CAF file extension: Core Audio File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAF files
File type	Core Audio File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	Apple	File format	Binary
Description	CAF file is a Core Audio File developed by Apple. Digital audio format based on Apple's Core Audio technology; stores audio data as well as text annotations, markers, channel layouts, and other information; similar to an .AIFF or .WAVE file, but does not have a 4GB size limit and can store any number of audio channels.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Apple QuickTime Player GoldWave Audacity NCH WavePad Awave Studio iTunes
macOS	Apple QuickTime Player Apple GarageBand 10 Apple Logic Pro X Apple Final Cut Express Apple Final Cut Pro X ShedWorx Smart Converter Audacity NCH WavePad
Linux	Audacity

2.Detail information about CAF file extension: CryENGINE Character Animation File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAF files
File type	CryENGINE Character Animation File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	Crytek	File format	Binary
Description	CAF file is a CryENGINE Character Animation File developed by Crytek.
Windows	Crytek CryENGINE SDK

3.Detail information about CAF file extension: Class Action Gradebook File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAF files
File type	Class Action Gradebook File	Category	Data Files
Developer	CalEd Software	File format	Binary
Description	CAF file is a Class Action Gradebook File developed by CalEd Software.
Windows	CalEd Class Action Gradebook

4.Detail information about CAF file extension: Cal3D Binary Animation File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAF files
File type	Cal3D Binary Animation File	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	Cal3D	File format	Binary
Description	CAF file is a Cal3D Binary Animation File developed by Cal3D.
Windows	Cal3dViewer Short Fuze Limited Moviestorm
macOS	Short Fuze Limited Moviestorm
Linux	Cal3D

How to convert CAF files to another file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for CAF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve CAF to another files conversion, you may use the option.

CAF to AAC	CAF to AIF	CAF to M4A	CAF to M4R
CAF to MP3	CAF to TXT

How to convert another files to CAF file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for another files to CAF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to CAF conversion, you may use the option.

Can't open a CAF 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.CAF”。

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 CAF extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the CAF 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.