CSHTML

Basic information about CSHTML file

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

There are 1 file types using the CSHTML file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CSHTML file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CSHTML file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CSHTML file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about CSHTML file extension: ASP.NET Razor Web Page

Software programs that will open, edit or convert CSHTML files
File type	ASP.NET Razor Web Page	Category	Web Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	Text
Description	CSHTML file is a ASP.NET Razor Web Page developed by Microsoft. C# ("C sharp") HTML webpage file used by Razor, an ASP.NET view engine used for generating Web pages for a user's Web browser; similar to a standard ASP.NET webpage (.ASP or .ASPX file), but uses a slightly different syntax; runs on a Web server, which generates the HTML for the client Web browser; can be programmed with syntax highlighting and Intellisense code suggestions using Microsoft Visual Studio.
Windows	Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 Any text editor

Can't open a CSHTML 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.CSHTML”。

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 CSHTML extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the CSHTML 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.