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Basic information about CAA file

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

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


1.Detail information about CAA file extension: Chinese Academic Article Link File

File type Chinese Academic Article Link File Category Data Files
Developer China National Knowledge Infrastructure File format Text
Description CAA file is a Chinese Academic Article Link File developed by China National Knowledge Infrastructure. A CAA file contains an HTTP link to a Chinese academic article or book stored online at www.cnk.net. It functions similarly to a .URL or .WEBLOC file as a shortcut to an academic book or article that can be downloaded and displayed in CNKI CAJViewer.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAA files

Windows		 CNKI CAJViewer


2.Detail information about CAA file extension: CleanApp Archive

File type CleanApp Archive Category Backup Files
Developer Synium Software File format Binary
Description CAA file is a CleanApp Archive developed by Synium Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAA files

macOS
 Synium CleanApp



Can't open a CAA 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.CAA”。

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 CAA extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CAA 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.