CAFF

Basic information about CAFF file

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

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

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

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

Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAFF files
File type	Core Audio File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	Apple	File format	Binary
Description	CAFF file is a Core Audio File developed by Apple. Audio file stored in the Core Audio Format (CAF), a digital audio format based on Apple's Core Audio technology; may include text annotations, channel layouts, and other information in addition to the audio data itself; more commonly uses the .CAF extension.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Apple QuickTime Player GoldWave Audacity Awave Studio
macOS	Apple QuickTime Player Apple GarageBand 10 Apple Logic Pro X Apple Final Cut Express Apple Final Cut Pro X ShedWorx Smart Converter Audacity
Linux	Audacity

Can't open a CAFF 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.CAFF”。

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 CAFF extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the CAFF 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.