Basic information about CAT file

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

There are 13 file types using the CAT file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CAT file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CAT file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CAT file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CAT file?
  • How to open a CAT file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CAT file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CAT file?
  • How to convert CAT files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CAT file format?


1.Detail information about CAT file extension: MacImage Hybrid CD-ROM Project File

File type MacImage Hybrid CD-ROM Project File Category Disk Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CAT file is a MacImage Hybrid CD-ROM Project File. The cat file extension is used by various Microsoft applications for security catalog files.

Catalog files specify that a given set of files belongs to the same logical group of files.

When more than one distribution unit is required to distribute a component using Internet Component Download, a catalog file can be used to create an association of the required distribution units.

MIME types:
application/vnd.ms-pki.seccat
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAT files

Windows		 MacImage


2.Detail information about CAT file extension: Windows Catalog File

File type Windows Catalog File Category System Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description CAT file is a Windows Catalog File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAT files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows


3.Detail information about CAT file extension: Advanced Disk Catalog Database

File type Advanced Disk Catalog Database Category Database Files
Developer Elcomsoft File format N/A
Description CAT file is a Advanced Disk Catalog Database developed by Elcomsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAT files

Windows		 Elcomsoft Advanced Disk Catalog


4.Detail information about CAT file extension: DBASE Backup Catalog File

File type DBASE Backup Catalog File Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CAT file is a DBASE Backup Catalog File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAT files

Windows		 dBASE


5.Detail information about CAT file extension: Quicken IntelliCharge Categorization File

File type Quicken IntelliCharge Categorization File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CAT file is a Quicken IntelliCharge Categorization File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAT files

Windows		 Quicken

macOS
 Quicken Essentials for Mac


6.Detail information about CAT file extension: Rational Rose Logical Package

File type Rational Rose Logical Package Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CAT file is a Rational Rose Logical Package.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAT files


7.Detail information about CAT file extension: Fallout 3 File

File type Fallout 3 File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CAT file is a Fallout 3 File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAT files

Windows		 Fallout 3


8.Detail information about CAT file extension: Catz Cat Description File

File type Catz Cat Description File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CAT file is a Catz Cat Description File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAT files

Windows		 Catz


9.Detail information about CAT file extension: IBM Cognos Impromptu Database Report

File type IBM Cognos Impromptu Database Report Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CAT file is a IBM Cognos Impromptu Database Report.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAT files

Windows		 IBM Cognos Business Intelligence


10.Detail information about CAT file extension: ArcView UNIX Hyperhelp Supporting File

File type ArcView UNIX Hyperhelp Supporting File Category GIS Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CAT file is a ArcView UNIX Hyperhelp Supporting File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAT files

Windows		 ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView)


11.Detail information about CAT file extension: PhotoStudio Picture Image

File type PhotoStudio Picture Image Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CAT file is a PhotoStudio Picture Image.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAT files

Windows		 ArcSoft PhotoStudio


12.Detail information about CAT file extension: TablEdit Chord Catalogue File

File type TablEdit Chord Catalogue File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CAT file is a TablEdit Chord Catalogue File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAT files

Windows		 TablEdit


13.Detail information about CAT file extension: CircuitCAM Design Template File

File type CircuitCAM Design Template File Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CAT file is a CircuitCAM Design Template File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CAT files

Windows		 CircuitCAM



Can't open a CAT 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.CAT”。

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 CAT extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CAT 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.