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Basic information about APPCACHE file

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

There are 1 file types using the APPCACHE file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the APPCACHE file with their brief description and a list of programs that support APPCACHE file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the APPCACHE file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the APPCACHE file?
  • How to open a APPCACHE file?
  • What programs do I need to open a APPCACHE file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a APPCACHE file?
  • How to convert APPCACHE files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to APPCACHE file format?


1.Detail information about APPCACHE file extension: HTML5 Cache Manifest File

File type HTML5 Cache Manifest File Category Web Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description APPCACHE file is a HTML5 Cache Manifest File. An APPCACHE file is a file used by web browsers to enable accessibility of web applications when there is no network connection. It contains copies of resources that make up web applications, such as image (.PNG, .GIF, etc.), .CSS, and .JS files, and are identified by URLs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APPCACHE files

Windows		 Any Web browser

macOS		 Any Web browser

Linux		 Any Web browser



Can't open a APPCACHE 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.APPCACHE”。

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 APPCACHE extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the APPCACHE 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.