Basic information about CDF file

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

There are 15 file types using the CDF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CDF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CDF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CDF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CDF file?
  • How to open a CDF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CDF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CDF file?
  • How to convert CDF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CDF file format?


1.Detail information about CDF file extension: Computable Document Format File

File type Computable Document Format File Category Page Layout Files
Developer Wolfram Research File format Binary
Description CDF file is a Computable Document Format File developed by Wolfram Research. Interactive document created in the Computable Document Format (CDF), a document standard developed by Wolfram Research; may contain interactive graphs and other visual materials in addition to static text and page formatting; can load visualization data on-demand from within the document file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDF files

Windows		 Wolfram Research CDF Player
A Web browser with Wolfram CDF Player plug-in

macOS		 Wolfram Research CDF Player
A Web browser with Wolfram CDF Player plug-in

Linux		 Wolfram Research CDF Player
A Web browser with Wolfram CDF Player plug-in


2.Detail information about CDF file extension: CryENGINE Character Definition File

File type CryENGINE Character Definition File Category Developer Files
Developer Crytek File format N/A
Description CDF file is a CryENGINE Character Definition File developed by Crytek.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDF files

Windows		 Crytek CryENGINE SDK


3.Detail information about CDF file extension: Common Data Format

File type Common Data Format Category Data Files
Developer GSFC File format N/A
Description CDF file is a Common Data Format developed by GSFC.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDF files

Windows		 GSFC CDF software
The MathWorks MATLAB with CDF Patch
Weisang FlexPro

macOS
 GSFC CDF software

Linux		 GSFC CDF software
ISTP CDF Skeleton Editor


4.Detail information about CDF file extension: Nominal Small Business Accounting Company Data File

File type Nominal Small Business Accounting Company Data File Category Data Files
Developer bsmArt Consulting File format Binary
Description CDF file is a Nominal Small Business Accounting Company Data File developed by bsmArt Consulting.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDF files

Windows		 bsmArt Consulting Nominal Small Business Accounting


5.Detail information about CDF file extension: NetCDF Format File

File type NetCDF Format File Category Data Files
Developer NetCDF File format N/A
Description CDF file is a NetCDF Format File developed by NetCDF.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDF files

Windows		 Unidata netCDF
NcView

Linux		 NcView


6.Detail information about CDF file extension: Affymetrix Chip Definition File

File type Affymetrix Chip Definition File Category Data Files
Developer Affymetrix File format Text
Description CDF file is a Affymetrix Chip Definition File developed by Affymetrix.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDF files

Windows		 Affymetrix Tiling Analysis Software
VSN GenStat
RMAExpress
dChip


7.Detail information about CDF file extension: Channel Definition Format

File type Channel Definition Format Category Web Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CDF file is a Channel Definition Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDF files

Windows		 Netscape Navigator with Netcaster support

macOS
 Netscape Navigator with Netcaster support


8.Detail information about CDF file extension: Content Definition File

File type Content Definition File Category Data Files
Developer ECMG File format XML
Description CDF file is a Content Definition File developed by ECMG.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDF files

Windows		 ECMG FileMatica


9.Detail information about CDF file extension: Comma Delimited Data Format

File type Comma Delimited Data Format Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CDF file is a Comma Delimited Data Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDF files


10.Detail information about CDF file extension: Cyberspace Description Format

File type Cyberspace Description Format Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CDF file is a Cyberspace Description Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDF files


11.Detail information about CDF file extension: InstallShield Components Definition File

File type InstallShield Components Definition File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CDF file is a InstallShield Components Definition File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDF files

Windows		 InstallShield


12.Detail information about CDF file extension: Unidata Network Common Data Form File

File type Unidata Network Common Data Form File Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CDF file is a Unidata Network Common Data Form File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDF files

Windows		 netCDF


13.Detail information about CDF file extension: MicroSim PCBoard Component Description File

File type MicroSim PCBoard Component Description File Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CDF file is a MicroSim PCBoard Component Description File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDF files

Windows		 OrCAD PCB Designer


14.Detail information about CDF file extension: Xilinx Integrated Software Environment Chain Description File

File type Xilinx Integrated Software Environment Chain Description File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CDF file is a Xilinx Integrated Software Environment Chain Description File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CDF files

Windows		 ISE Classics


15.Detail information about CDF file extension: GSFC Common Data Format

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



How to convert another files to CDF file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to CDF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to CDF conversion, you may use the option.

PDF to CDF


Can't open a CDF 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.CDF”。

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 CDF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CDF 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.