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Basic information about CEF file

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

There are 6 file types using the CEF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the CEF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support CEF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the CEF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the CEF file?
  • How to open a CEF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a CEF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a CEF file?
  • How to convert CEF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to CEF file format?


1.Detail information about CEF file extension: CenturionMail Encrypted Package

File type CenturionMail Encrypted Package Category Encoded Files
Developer CenturionSoft File format Binary
Description CEF file is a CenturionMail Encrypted Package developed by CenturionSoft. Encrypted archive created by CenturionMail, a program used for encrypting emails and attachments; uses both compression and encryption as well as a password that is required to extract the archive.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CEF files

Windows		 CenturionSoft CenturionMail


2.Detail information about CEF file extension: Class Action Gradebook Elementary File

File type Class Action Gradebook Elementary File Category Data Files
Developer CalEd Software File format Binary
Description CEF file is a Class Action Gradebook Elementary File developed by CalEd Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CEF files

Windows		 CalEd Class Action Gradebook


3.Detail information about CEF file extension: CA Clipper Workbench Application

File type CA Clipper Workbench Application Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CEF file is a CA Clipper Workbench Application.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CEF files

Windows		 CA-Clipper


4.Detail information about CEF file extension: SanDisk CruzerLock Encrypted File

File type SanDisk CruzerLock Encrypted File Category Encoded Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CEF file is a SanDisk CruzerLock Encrypted File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CEF files


5.Detail information about CEF file extension: Spaix PumpSelector Catalog Exchange Format File

File type Spaix PumpSelector Catalog Exchange Format File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CEF file is a Spaix PumpSelector Catalog Exchange Format File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CEF files

Windows		 Spaix


6.Detail information about CEF file extension: Adobe Illustrator Compact Embedded Font File

File type Adobe Illustrator Compact Embedded Font File Category Font Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description CEF file is a Adobe Illustrator Compact Embedded Font File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert CEF files

Windows		 Adobe Illustrator

macOS
 Adobe Illustrator for Mac

Web		 FreeFontConverter



Can't open a CEF 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.CEF”。

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 CEF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the CEF 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.