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Basic information about CFA file

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

There are 2 file types using the CFA file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CFA file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CFA file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CFA file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CFA file?
  • How to open a CFA file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CFA file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CFA file?
  • How to convert CFA files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CFA file format?


1.Detail information about CFA file extension: Adobe Conformed Audio File

File type Adobe Conformed Audio File Category Audio Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description CFA file is a Adobe Conformed Audio File developed by Adobe Systems. A CFA file is a cached audio file created by several Adobe software programs, including After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Encore. It contains audio data that has been conformed to a proprietary Adobe format. CFA files are used for improving the software's performance when processing audio data and when generating audio waveform previews.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CFA files

Windows		 Adobe Audition CC 2017
Adobe After Effects CC 2017
Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017
Adobe Encore CS6
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Creative Suite

macOS		 Adobe Audition CC 2017
Adobe After Effects CC 2017
Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2017
Adobe Encore CS6
Adobe Soundbooth


2.Detail information about CFA file extension: ComProbe Analyzer Capture File

File type ComProbe Analyzer Capture File Category Data Files
Developer Frontline File format N/A
Description CFA file is a ComProbe Analyzer Capture File developed by Frontline.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CFA files

Windows		 Frontline ComProbe Analysis System



Can't open a CFA 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.CFA”。

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 CFA extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CFA 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.