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Basic information about CFF file

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

There are 5 file types using the CFF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CFF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CFF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CFF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CFF file?
  • How to open a CFF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CFF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CFF file?
  • How to convert CFF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CFF file format?


1.Detail information about CFF file extension: Compact Font

File type Compact Font Category Font Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CFF file is a Compact Font. The cff file extension is associated with the Compact Font Format developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated.

The Compact Font Format is used to renders fonts for both the printer and the screen.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CFF files

Windows		 Adobe Creative Suite

macOS		 Adobe Creative Suite for Mac

Web		 FreeFontConverter
Online font converter


2.Detail information about CFF file extension: Common File Format

File type Common File Format Category CAD Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CFF file is a Common File Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CFF files

Windows		 The Box Builder Modelmaker


3.Detail information about CFF file extension: ColorImpact Color Formula

File type ColorImpact Color Formula Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CFF file is a ColorImpact Color Formula.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CFF files

Windows		 ColorImpact


4.Detail information about CFF file extension: Boom Tracker File

File type Boom Tracker File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CFF file is a Boom Tracker File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CFF files

Windows		 Winamp with AdPlug plugin


5.Detail information about CFF file extension: ENVI Calibration Factors File

File type ENVI Calibration Factors File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CFF file is a ENVI Calibration Factors File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CFF files

Windows		 ENVI



Can't open a CFF 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.CFF”。

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 CFF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CFF 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.